PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASTERALES / ASTERACEAE / ASTEROIDEAE / ASTEREAE / ERIGERON / SUMATRENSIS
Annual herb, up to 2 m high. Leaves lanceolate to elliptic, margins entire or toothed. Lateral branches never overtopping main axis, the whole forming a pyramidal compound inflorescence. Heads less than 10 mm in diameter, pappus straw-coloured. Flowers greenish white, greenish yellow, yellowish or whitish. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Conyza albida Willd. ex Spreng.
Erect, roughly hairy annual herb up to 2 m tall, stems very leafy, usually simple below, branching above into the compound inflorescence, these lateral branches never overtopping the main axis, the whole forming a pyramidal compound inflorescence. Leaves sessile, up to 10 x 1.5 cm, lanceolate to elliptic, margins entire or toothed. Heads many, usually less than 1 cm across when pressed. Involucral bracts in c. 3 series, lanceolate, acuminate, dark with pale scarious margins, midline with immersed oil sacs, pilose. Achenes c. 1.25 mm long, narrowly elliptic, compressed, thinly hairy, margins thickened. Pappus of straw-coloured scabridulous bristles. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved] As: Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker
Often found with C. bonariensis and C. canadensis and easily distinguished from the first by its pyramidal inflorescence in which the lateral branches never equal or overtop the main axis, and from the second by its wanting ray flowers. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved] As: Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker
Weed of waste places and cultivated ground. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Conyza albida Willd. ex Spreng.
Common in Natal up to c. 1500 m above sea level. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved] As: Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker
Native to Europe and Mediterranean region. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Conyza albida Willd. ex Spreng.
A weed of cultivation and waste places, a native of South America, but now widespread in the warmer parts of the world, also in the Mediterranean region. Found in most parts of South Africa except the winter rainfall area. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved] As: Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: Observ. Bot. (Retizius) 5: 28 (1788)
Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker
Published in: J. Jap. Bot. 46(3): 72 (1971)
Conyza albida Willd. ex Spreng.
Published in: Syst. Veg. 3: 514 (1826)
Erigeron albidus (Willd. ex Spreng.) A.Gray
Published in: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 319 (1861)
Erigeron musashensis Makino
Published in: J. Jap. Bot. 3(8): 31 (1926)
Erigeron bonariensis L. var. microcephalus Cabrera
Published in: Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 4(16): 88, f. 23 (1941)
Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist var. microcephala (Cabrera) Cabrera
Published in: Man. Fl. Al. Buenos Aires: 481 (1953)
Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist f. subleiotheca Cuatrec.
Published in: Webbia 24(1): 227 (1969)
Conyza floribunda Kunth var. subleiotheca (Cuatrec.) J.B.Marshall
Published in: Watsonia 9(4): 372 (1973)
Conyza groegeri V.M.Badillo
Published in: Ernstia, ser. 2, 10(1): 5, f. 2 (2000)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| fleabane | English | Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. |
Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker |
| horseweed | English | Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. |
Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker |
| Skraalhans | Afrikaans | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E.Walker |
| Tall fleabane | English | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). | |
| Umthithimbili | IsiZulu | NH0142280-0 |
Conyza albida Willd. ex Spreng. |
| Umthithimbili | Zulu | NH0138258-0 |
Conyza albida Willd. ex Spreng. |
| Vaalskraalhans | Afrikaans | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asterales
FAMILY Asteraceae
SUBFAMILY Asteroideae
TRIBE Astereae
GENUS Erigeron
SPECIES sumatrensis
41 results for Erigeron sumatrensis Retz.
Year
Barcode: NH0059572-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6134 | 1967-3-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District, Wentworth (Bluff).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0037196-0 Collector(s) & number: King, 5 | 1946-2-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inanda District; Mt Edgecombe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0070607-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3557 | 1967-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lions River District; Ehlatini Farm. Karkloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270204-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS42 | 2011-10-11
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom, next to Promosa road and Mohadin road. 26°42'38"S 27°2'34"E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme. DNA BoL. Occurrence: rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0070606-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, 2277 | 1970-1-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hawaan Forest, south bank of Umhlanga River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0145897-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 2005 | 2014-3-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone, en route to Harding along the N2.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0142280-0 Collector(s) & number: Magubane, MM, 464 | 2006-4-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN, Impendle kwaGomane, C300 m from East of Roman Catholic Church.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0228930-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, C, 5 | 1969-7-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Muldersvlei near Stellenbosch.
General notes: Roadside. 3 ft tall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0137569 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 4186 | 2013-1-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Harrison Flats, inland of Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0131268-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2020 | 2001-2-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankulu/Dweshula. Near foot path to Mabheleni Village. c. 1.2km from M. A. Gumbi's homestead.
General notes: Erect herb up to c. 1.5m tall; weed, flowerheads white. Biome: forest. Vegetation type: Gum plantation. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: loam. Exposure: partial shade. Slope: steep. Aspect: North West. Biotic effect: plantation. Notes: common. Other: IsiZulu name: (ukhula). (ZBK Project).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146829-0 Collector(s) & number: Stielau, DG, 229 | 1994-1-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Gardens Estate. Pietermaritzburg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0137082-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 599 | 2006-4-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Impendle, KwaGomane, ± 320 m North West of Virginia Cottage.
General notes: Biome: grassland. Vegetation type: mostly grasses and few visible herbs. Slope: steep. Has green closed flowers. Less abundant. Plant height: ± 1.3 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0131869-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 2984 | 2006-6-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thulazihleka Pan. Medway Road, Richards Bay.
General notes: Annual erect, robust herb up to c. 1.60m tall; Leaves broadly lenceolate; irregularly toothed. Flowers yellow; white pappus. Biome: disturbed scrub grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sandy. Exposure: full sun. Altitude: 10m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632171-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 6927 | 2000-4-6
Malawi, Nyika National Park, Juniper Forest Reserve.
General notes: Erect weed, annual. In disturbed area (car-park).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0573014-0 Collector(s) & number: Immelman, KL, 97/coll/98 | 1997-9-2
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria District: Hammanskraal, backyard.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148832-0 Collector(s) & number: Nxumalo, M, 12 | 2014-2-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN, Midlands, Nottingham road, R103
General notes: abundant along the road
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0004152-0 Collector(s) & number: Barry, V, 3 | 2011-4-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Betty's Bay. Harold Porter NBG.
General notes: Weed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128838-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12194 | 1993-2-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Richards Bay. Harbour (West).
General notes: Vegetation type: early grassland and open scrub. Substrate: soil. Soil type: sand. Exposure: sun. Aspect: South. Slope: gentle. Other: on old infill just above highest tide level. Plant features: herb, erect. Notes: common. Altitude: ca. 4m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148077-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1224 | 2012-2-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Scottburgh; TC Roberston conservancy.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0147466-0 Collector(s) & number: Lalla, R, 70 | 2011-11-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti Stream.
General notes: EARLY DETECTION AND RAPID RESPONSE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124916-0 Collector(s) & number: Rennie, MA, 2112 | 1995-3-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sunset Farm.
General notes: Tall Fleabane - very common weed of roadside and waste places.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0138258-0 Collector(s) & number: Magubane, MM, 1781 | 2007-3-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umgungundlovu, c 200 m from the South of Slangspruit Station.
General notes: Zulu Botanical Knowledge Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0003662-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, S, 53 | 2010-4-24
South Africa, Western Cape, In Fynbos, next to Beach tar road at Kleinmond.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148078-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1219 | 2012-2-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Scottburgh; TC Roberston reserve.
General notes: Black ants on inflorescence.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0142490-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 1206 | 2006-10-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpendle Municipality. eNzinga. ± 800m S of Lugaju High.
General notes: Zulu Botanical Knowledge Project. Zulu name: inkanga.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0572970-0 Collector(s) & number: Immelman, KL, 97/coll/123 | 1997-12-22
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria area: Roodeplaat, Range & Forage Institute, turnoff from dirt road between two rivers beyond concrete dam, near rubbish dump on right-hand-side of road.
General notes: Erect herb 1 m high. Heads cream.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128968-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 4258 | 1997-3-1
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Port St. Johns. Road along South bank of Mzimvubu River, near towns.
General notes: Vegetation type: riverine scrub. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: riverbank. Exposure: sun. Slope: level. Plant features: herb with grey green leaves. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0137081-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 573 | 2006-4-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Impendle, KwaGomane, ± 200m South West of Hlelolusha Primary School.
General notes: Biome: grassland. Vegetation type: grasses with some herbs. Slope: steep. Seeds are dispersed by wind. Plant height: ± 0.40 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0228939-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, s.n. | 1969-11-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Groot Drakenstein. Bien Donne.
General notes: Weed, in bud.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0850382-0 Collector(s) & number: Kroon, NV, 16441 | 2001-2-22
South Africa, North West, Vredefort Dome, 20 km WNW of Parys. Farm Buffelskloof 511 IQ, rocky slopes NW-NNW of Thabela Thabeng Resort.
General notes: Rocky Highveld Grassland (Bankenveld). Common in disturbed areas especially along roadsides and vehicle tracks. Erect weedy herb. Height : 90-100 cm. Blue-green leaves. Yellow-cream flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0185721-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 5911 | 1919-11-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI; HAMEWITH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Asteraceae Cron, GV; et al.In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)423-682
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Asteraceae Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2006
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Conyza sumatrensis var. leiotheca (Compositae: Asteraceae), a New Combination for a Common Neotropic Pruski, JF; Sancho, GNovon 16: 96-101
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1990
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
New records of four synanthropic plants found in southern Africa Danin, ASouth African Journal of Botany 56: 412-413
1977
No results found for Erigeron sumatrensis Retz.
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