Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
nodiflorus
ID:
560597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 501 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559929

Common Names

  • Nodding Baratranthus
  • Nodding Baratranthus Orchid
  • Nodding Baratranthus Flower

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus nodiflorus Thwaites [unknown]
  • Cyathiscus nodiflorus Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Baratranthus nodiflorus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and yellow centers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Baratranthus nodiflorus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Baratranthus nodiflorus is white, tubular with five petals, seed is small and round, and seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baratranthus nodiflorus is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Baratranthus nodiflorus

Baratranthus nodiflorus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Baratranthus nodiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baratranthus nodiflorus?

Baratranthus nodiflorus

What is the common name of Baratranthus nodiflorus?

Nodiflorous Baratranthus

What is the natural habitat of Baratranthus nodiflorus?

It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests and grasslands.

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,