Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
scoparia
ID:
539560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey. ex Benth.) Hiern ex Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 31: 189 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538892

Common Names

  • Anticharis Scoparia
  • Broom-Like Anticharis
  • Broom-Like Club-Rush

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Description

Anticharis scoparia (also called Broom Anticharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anticharis scoparia is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anticharis scoparia is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure, with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anticharis scoparia is a perennial evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anticharis scoparia

Anticharis scoparia is native to tropical regions of South America.

Anticharis scoparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anticharis scoparia?

Anticharis scoparia

What is the common name of Anticharis scoparia?

Broom-like Anticharis

What is the family of Anticharis scoparia?

Asteraceae

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164262-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].