Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) Grau
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 12: 399 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014035
Common Names
- Cape Everlasting
- Cape Cudweed
- Cape Cottonweed
Description
Microglossa caffrorum (also called Caffre Microglossa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white or yellow flowers. It grows in sandy, sunny areas and is often found in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Microglossa caffrorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microglossa caffrorum is a white-pink daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microglossa caffrorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and takes up to two years to flower. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Microglossa caffrorum
Microglossa caffrorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Microglossa caffrorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microglossa caffrorum?
Microglossa caffrorum
What is the natural habitat of Microglossa caffrorum?
Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands
What are the uses of Microglossa caffrorum?
It is used as a medicinal plant and for landscaping
Species in the Microglossa genus
Microglossa caffrorum,
Microglossa hildebrandtii,
Microglossa pyrrhopappa,
Microglossa densiflora,
Microglossa mespilifolia,
Microglossa pyrifolia,
Microglossa psiadioides,
Microglossa caudata,
Microglossa afzelii,
Microglossa longiradiata,
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,