Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
77378

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxiv. 319 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076707

Common Names

  • Berkheya
  • African Daisy
  • Blue Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Stobaea acarnoides DC. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes acarnodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes discolor Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheya spinulosa N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Berkheya microcephala (DC.) R.A.Dyer [unknown]
  • Stobaea discolor DC. [unknown]
  • Stobaea microcephala DC. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes microcephala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheya polyacantha S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Berkheya discolor (also called Discolor Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial or perennial plant that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has large, spiny, grey-green leaves and large, purple flower heads. Native to South Africa, it is found in rocky places, dry meadows, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya discolor has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya discolor is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is most commonly found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and chaparral. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Berkheya discolor

Berkheya discolor can be found in dry grasslands in southern Africa.

Berkheya discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya discolor?

Berkheya discolor

What is the common name of Berkheya discolor?

Two-coloured Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya discolor?

Grassy slopes and disturbed areas

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-33354: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.