Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Aspilia

Species:

Aspilia africana subsp. magnifica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone savannas and grasslands; resprouts vigorously from rootstock after burning.