Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46: 50 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451178
Common Names
- Manulea karrooica
- Karroo Manulea
- Karroo-like Manulea
Description
Manulea karrooica (also called Karoo Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white or yellow and up to 2 cm in diameter. It is found in dry areas, such as the Karoo and Namaqualand.
Uses & Benefits
Manulea karrooica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Manulea karrooica is yellow and tubular, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manulea karrooica is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Manulea karrooica
Manulea karrooica is native to South Africa.
Manulea karrooica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manulea karrooica?
Manulea karrooica
What is the common name of Manulea karrooica?
Manulea karrooica
What is the habitat of Manulea karrooica?
Manulea karrooica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Manulea genus
Manulea adenodes,
Manulea adenocalyx,
Manulea acutiloba,
Manulea augei,
Manulea latiloba,
Manulea karrooica,
Manulea aridicola,
Manulea multispicata,
Manulea parviflora,
Manulea ovatifolia,
Manulea linearifolia,
Manulea montana,
Manulea namibensis,
Manulea caledonica,
Manulea cinerea,
Manulea flanaganii,
Manulea exigua,
Manulea gariesiana,
Manulea diandra,
Manulea deserticola,
Manulea decipiens,
Manulea praeterita,
Manulea rhodesiana,
Manulea rhodantha,
Manulea ramulosa,
Manulea psilostoma,
Manulea plurirosulata,
Manulea pillansii,
Manulea thysiflora,
Manulea tenella,
Manulea altissima,
Manulea androsacea,
Manulea arabidea,
Manulea bellidifolia,
Manulea buchneroides,
Manulea burchellii,
Manulea cephalotes,
Manulea juncea,
Manulea cheiranthus,
Manulea conferta,
Manulea corymbosa,
Manulea crassifolia,
Manulea dregei,
Manulea dubia,
Manulea florifera,
Manulea fragrans,
Manulea gariepina,
Manulea leptosiphon,
Manulea glandulosa,
Manulea incana,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:938271-1: 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].