Alepidea longeciliata
Alepidea longeciliata
- Native to:
- South Africa
iNaturalist: © steyntjie (iNaturalist #146521476)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Alepidea
- Species:
- Alepidea longeciliata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- As a grassland species, resprouts vigorously from tuberous rootstock after fire, typical of South African fire-prone grassland ecosystems.