Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
toppinii
ID:
432775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Botsch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 1039 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432107

Common Names

  • Strigosella
  • Toppinii Star
  • Toppinii Star Bromeliad

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Synonyms

  • Malcolmia toppinii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Malcolmia cabulica toppinii (O.E.Schulz) Jafri [unknown]

Description

Strigosella toppinii (also called Toppin's Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strigosella toppinii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strigosella toppinii is a bright red bract with yellowish-green petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strigosella toppinii is a tropical epiphyte that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Strigosella toppinii

Strigosella toppinii is native to Africa, specifically Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Strigosella toppinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strigosella toppinii?

Strigosella toppinii

What type of plant is Strigosella toppinii?

Perennial herb

What are the common names of Strigosella toppinii?

Toppin's strigosella

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:290220-1: Based on the initial data import