Chrysanthemoides is one of eight genera of the Calenduleae

Calenduleae

Calenduleae is a flowering plant tribe of the family Asteraceae. Calenduleae has been widely recognized since Alexandre de Cassini in the early 19th century. There are eight genera and over 110 species, mostly found in South Africa....

, with a center of diversity in South Africa

South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

. The genera contains only two species, but is known for the invasive "Bitou Bush" Chrysanthemoides monilifera

Chrysanthemoides monilifera

Chrysanthemoides monilifera...

. Studies of this genus have determined that there is a large amount of genetic variation between populations, suggesting an extreme adaptive capability in the plants. Some of these variations are recognized, such as Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata.

The name "Chrysanthemoides" means "having the appearance of chrysanthemum".