Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 386 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058972
Common Names
- Fringed Othonna
- Fringed Daisy
- Fringed Ragwort
Description
Othonna ciliata (also called hairy othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Othonna ciliata has small yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna ciliata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It is best planted in the spring in moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to deadhead spent blooms to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Othonna ciliata
Othonna ciliata is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Othonna ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna ciliata?
Othonna ciliata
What type of plant is Othonna ciliata?
Perennial herb
Where is Othonna ciliata native to?
Southern 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,