Aptosimum lineare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineare
ID:
541678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marloth & Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 250 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541010
Common Names
- Lineare Aptosimum
- Lineare Daisy
- Lineare Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aptosimum lineare (also called Line-Leaved Aptosimum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white, fleshy roots and erect stems with linear leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aptosimum lineare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aptosimum lineare is small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aptosimum lineare is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little care.
Where to Find Aptosimum lineare
Aptosimum lineare can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Aptosimum lineare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aptosimum lineare?
Aptosimum lineare
What is the common name of Aptosimum lineare?
Linear Aptosimum
What is the natural habitat of Aptosimum lineare?
It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, sandy areas
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Marloth (1855-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marloth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799376-1: 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].