Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 20: 59 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040983
Common Names
- Upright Silver Bush
- Upright Silver Daisy Bush
- Upright Silver Daisy
Description
Metalasia erectifolia (also called erect Metalasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Metalasia erectifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Metalasia erectifolia is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metalasia erectifolia is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done in spring or summer, and can be done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Metalasia erectifolia
Metalasia erectifolia is native to South Africa.
Metalasia erectifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metalasia erectifolia?
Metalasia erectifolia
What is the common name of Metalasia erectifolia?
Erect Metalasia
What is the natural habitat of Metalasia erectifolia?
Grassy slopes in the Western Cape of South Africa
Species in the Metalasia genus
Metalasia capitata,
Metalasia calcicola,
Metalasia galpinii,
Metalasia muraltiifolia,
Metalasia fastigiata,
Metalasia quinqueflora,
Metalasia dregeana,
Metalasia umbelliformis,
Metalasia agathosmoides,
Metalasia bodkinii,
Metalasia rhoderiodes,
Metalasia pungens,
Metalasia oligocephala,
Metalasia erubescens,
Metalasia juniperoides,
Metalasia divergens,
Metalasia cymbifolia,
Metalasia montana,
Metalasia rogersii,
Metalasia alfredii,
Metalasia pallida,
Metalasia densa,
Metalasia humilis,
Metalasia serrata,
Metalasia erectifolia,
Metalasia plicata,
Metalasia seriphiifolia,
Metalasia brevifolia,
Metalasia octoflora,
Metalasia acuta,
Metalasia tenuis,
Metalasia confusa,
Metalasia cephalotes,
Metalasia tenuifolia,
Metalasia tricolor,
Metalasia lichtensteinii,
Metalasia pulcherrima,
Metalasia albescens,
Metalasia cephalotes,
Metalasia riparia,
Metalasia adunca,
Metalasia trivialis,
Metalasia muricata,
Metalasia aurea,
Metalasia massonii,
Metalasia distans,
Metalasia luteola,
Metalasia pulchella,
Metalasia phillipsii,
Metalasia strictifolia,
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,