Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriobasis
ID:
41182

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 205 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040511

Common Names

  • Eriobasis Berkheya
  • Eriobasis Fleabane
  • Eriobasis Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Stobaea eriobasis DC. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes eriobasis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Berkheya eriobasis (also called Eriobasis Berkheya, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the daisy family. It has yellow flower heads with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow centre. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya eriobasis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya eriobasis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya eriobasis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and plant it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Berkheya eriobasis

Berkheya eriobasis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Berkheya eriobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya eriobasis?

Berkheya eriobasis

What is the common name of Berkheya eriobasis?

Eriobasis Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Berkheya eriobasis?

Berkheya eriobasis is native to Africa and can be found in dry, grassy 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-139177: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.