Syncarpha variegata (P.J.Bergius) B.Nord.

Species

Angiosperms > Asterales > Asteraceae > Syncarpha

Characteristics

Erect, closely leafy, densely grey-felted shrublet to 40 cm. Leaves ovate-oblong, ascending, imbricate, upper leaves dry-tipped. Flower heads discoid, solitary, subglobose, 40-60 mm diam.; bracts papery, obtuse, white with brown tips.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
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Soil texture 5-8
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Usage

Uses medicinal
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Distribution

Syncarpha variegata world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947254-1
WFO ID wfo-0000071392
COL ID 7B7G9
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Synonyms

Xeranthemum vestitum Helichrysum variegatum Helichrysum spirale Xeranthemum variegatum Syncarpha variegata Argyrocome variegata Xeranthemum spirale Helipterum variegatum Astelma spirale Astelma variegatum Damironia cernua Helichrysum vestitum