Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
125682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Arctotis : 7 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125011

Common Names

  • Arctotis pinnatifida
  • Pinnatifid African Daisy
  • Pinnatifid Arctotis

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Synonyms

  • Anemonospermos pinnatifida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Arctotis cuneata DC. [unknown]
  • Arctotis stoechadifolia discolor (Harv.) Lewin [unknown]
  • Arctotis linearis denticulata DC. [unknown]

Description

Arctotis pinnatifida (also called Pinnatifid African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis pinnatifida is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. Its bright yellow flowers are attractive and can be used to attract pollinators. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctotis pinnatifida has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis pinnatifida is a hardy, herbaceous perennial plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arctotis pinnatifida

Arctotis pinnatifida is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Arctotis pinnatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis pinnatifida?

Arctotis pinnatifida

What are the common names of Arctotis pinnatifida?

Pinnate-leaved arctotis

What is the natural habitat of Arctotis pinnatifida?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides

Species in the Arctotis genus

Arctotis serpens, Arctotis suffruticosa, Arctotis schraderi, Arctotis gumbletonii, Arctotis scullyi, Arctotis hirsuta, Arctotis leucanthemoides, Arctotis muricata, Arctotis gowerae, Arctotis debensis, Arctotis bellidiastrum, Arctotis schlechteri, Arctotis roodae, Arctotis venusta, Arctotis laciniata, Arctotis fastuosa, Arctotis acaulis, Arctotis bellidiastrum, Arctotis aspera, Arctotis erosa, Arctotis perfoliata, Arctotis rogersii, Arctotis revoluta, Arctotis merxmuelleri, Arctotis acuminata, Arctotis hispidula, Arctotis adpressa, Arctotis scabra, Arctotis dregei, Arctotis discolor, Arctotis frutescens, Arctotis breviscapa, Arctotis glabrata, Arctotis amplexicans, Arctotis diffusa, Arctotis campanulata, Arctotis microcephala, Arctotis venidioides, Arctotis arctotoides, Arctotis rotundifolia, Arctotis auriculata, Arctotis bellidifolia, Arctotis sulcocarpa, Arctotis angustifolia, Arctotis serpens, Arctotis leiocarpa, Arctotis verbascifolia, Arctotis spinulosa, Arctotis paniculata, Arctotis caudata,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References