Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coddii
ID:
92556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 231 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091885

Common Names

  • Berkheya Daisy
  • Coddii Daisy
  • Silver Daisy

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Description

Berkheya coddii (also called 'Codd's Berckhey', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with alternate, deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya coddii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berkheya coddii is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya coddii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Berkheya coddii

Berkheya coddii is found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Berkheya coddii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya coddii?

Berkheya coddii

What is the family of Berkheya coddii?

Asteraceae

Where is Berkheya coddii found?

Berkheya coddii is found in southern Africa, from South Africa to Zimbabwe.

Species in the Berkheya genus

Berkheya johnstoniana, Berkheya griquana, Berkheya chiesiana, Berkheya milleriana, Berkheya echinacea, Berkheya spekeana, Berkheya radula, Berkheya carduodes, Berkheya maritima, Berkheya sphaerocephala, Berkheya spinosa, Berkheya tysonii, Berkheya montana, Berkheya fruticosa, Berkheya nivea, Berkheya speciosa, Berkheya setifera, Berkheya angolensis, Berkheya carlinoides, Berkheya mackenii, Berkheya spinosissima, Berkheya onobromoides, Berkheya carlinifolia, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya ferox, Berkheya cruciata, Berkheya eriobasis, Berkheya rhapontica, Berkheya insignis, Berkheya angustifolia, Berkheya umbellata, Berkheya dregei, Berkheya leucaugeta, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya draco, Berkheya discolor, Berkheya cirsiifolia, Berkheya pauciflora, Berkheya subulata, Berkheya pinnatifida, Berkheya herbacea, Berkheya glabrata, Berkheya rigida, Berkheya seminivea, Berkheya francisci, Berkheya annectens, Berkheya coriacea, Berkheya latifolia, Berkheya angusta, Berkheya coddii,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48146: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.