Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 61. 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007826
Common Names
- Aequatorium Jamesonii
- Jameson's Aequatorium
- Jameson's Groundsel
Description
Aequatorium jamesonii (also called 'Jameson's Water-starwort', among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with a rosette of leaves that are deeply divided into narrow segments. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in shallow, still or slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, ditches, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium jamesonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aequatorium jamesonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium jamesonii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Aequatorium jamesonii
Aequatorium jamesonii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Aequatorium jamesonii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Aequatorium jamesonii?
Aequatorium jamesonii is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Aequatorium jamesonii?
Aequatorium jamesonii is an evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit.
What is the lifespan of Aequatorium jamesonii?
Aequatorium jamesonii has a lifespan of up to 25 years.
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium polygonoides,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium tatamanum,
Aequatorium latibracteolatum,
Aequatorium albiflorum,
Aequatorium palealbum,
Aequatorium verrucosum,
Aequatorium asterotrichum,
Aequatorium venezuelanum,
Aequatorium limonense,
Aequatorium repandiforme,
Aequatorium caucanum,
Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
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,