Eriocephalus africanus in bloom

The flowers of Eriocephalus africanus may be seen almost throughout the year, barring maybe the hottest part of summer. The peak blooming happens in winter and spring when rain stimulates performance as seen here.

This plant is a pampered garden specimen at Onrus that managed a floral flourish in March.

Clusters of sweetly scented radiate flowerheads cover the tips of the branches. At the base of the flower the receptacle is covered in scales and a row of rounded bracts are present below the ray florets (Manning, 2007; www.plantzafrica.com).