Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
78679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walp.) Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 510 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078008

Common Names

  • Amellus capensis
  • Cape Daisy
  • African Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Kraussia capensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Haenelia capensis Walp. [unknown]
  • Amellus lychnitis flosculosus Benth. ex Harv. [unknown]

Description

Amellus capensis (also called Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white or pink flower heads. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Amellus capensis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amellus capensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amellus capensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.

Where to Find Amellus capensis

Amellus capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Amellus capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amellus capensis?

Amellus capensis

What is the family of Amellus capensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Amellus capensis?

Cape daisy

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-34615: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.