Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abrotanifolia
ID:
7846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 638 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007175

Common Names

  • Southern Othonna
  • Southern Daisy-bush
  • Southern Daisy-bush

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Synonyms

  • Doria abrotanifolia Harv. [unknown]

Description

Othonna abrotanifolia (also called 'Southernwood', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with grey-green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna abrotanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna abrotanifolia is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna abrotanifolia is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems, and should be placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist, and the seedlings should be thinned to allow for good air circulation.

Where to Find Othonna abrotanifolia

Othonna abrotanifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Othonna abrotanifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna abrotanifolia?

Othonna abrotanifolia

What is the common name of Othonna abrotanifolia?

Southernwood Daisy

What type of plant is Othonna abrotanifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Othonna genus

Othonna intermedia, Othonna furcata, Othonna purpurascens, Othonna ovalifolia, Othonna pachypoda, Othonna hallii, Othonna perfoliata, Othonna abrotanifolia, Othonna othonnites, Othonna burttii, Othonna parviflora, Othonna retrorsa, Othonna pavelkae, Othonna leptodactyla, Othonna cremnophila, Othonna filicaulis, Othonna natalensis, Othonna chromochaeta, Othonna eriocarpa, Othonna quinqueradiata, Othonna pavonia, Othonna cakilefolia, Othonna incisa, Othonna osteospermoides, Othonna quinquedentata, Othonna lasiocarpa, Othonna euphorbioides, Othonna lingua, Othonna bulbosa, Othonna trinervia, Othonna digitata, Othonna herrei, Othonna gypsicola, Othonna graveolens, Othonna wrinkleana, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna triplinervia, Othonna lobata, Othonna zeyheri, Othonna cyclophylla, Othonna humilis, Othonna primulina, Othonna ciliata, Othonna oleracea, Othonna spinescens, Othonna dentata, Othonna viminea, Othonna brandbergensis, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna petiolaris,

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