Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 233 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860665
Common Names
- Rhodesian Craspedorhachis
- Craspedorhachis Rhodesiana
- Craspedorhachis Grass
Description
Craspedorhachis rhodesiana (also called Wild Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flower heads. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedorhachis rhodesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, with yellow anthers. Seeds: small, round and black. Seedlings: thin, long and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craspedorhachis rhodesiana is a perennial shrub that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.
Where to Find Craspedorhachis rhodesiana
Craspedorhachis rhodesiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Species in the Craspedorhachis genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396702-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].