Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burttii
ID:
8741

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133(4): 555 (1980) (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008070

Common Names

  • Burttii Othonna
  • Burttii Daisy
  • Burttii Sunray

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Description

Othonna burttii (also called Burtt's Othonna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, grey-green leaves. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna burttii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna burttii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna burttii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and foliage. Plant the divisions in the desired location and keep the soil moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Othonna burttii

Othonna burttii can be found in South Africa.

Othonna burttii FAQ

What are the common names of Othonna burttii?

Common names of Othonna burttii include Burtt's othonna and Burtt's ragwort.

What type of plant is Othonna burttii?

Othonna burttii is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where does Othonna burttii grow?

Othonna burttii is native to South Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-107809: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.