Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cakilefolia
ID:
20486

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 482 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019815

Common Names

  • Cakilefolia Othonna
  • Cakilefolia Daisy
  • Cakilefolia Sea-rocket

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Synonyms

  • Othonna cakilifolia cakilifolia [unknown]

Description

Othonna cakilefolia (also called Sea Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna cakilefolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a groundcover or as a lawn substitute.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna cakilefolia is a small white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna cakilefolia is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 8-10 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Othonna cakilefolia

Othonna cakilefolia can be found in coastal areas of Europe, including parts of the United Kingdom, France, and Spain.

Othonna cakilefolia FAQ

What type of soil does Othonna cakilefolia prefer?

Othonna cakilefolia prefers well-drained soil with a neutral pH.

How much sunlight does Othonna cakilefolia need?

Othonna cakilefolia needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Othonna cakilefolia be watered?

Othonna cakilefolia should be watered regularly during the growing season.

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