Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 386 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024378
Common Names
- Othonna Digitata
- Finger Othonna
- Fingerleaf Othonna
Synonyms
- Doria digitata Less. [unknown]
Description
Othonna digitata (also called Fingerleaf othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and digitately-lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Othonna digitata has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna digitata is a perennial herbaceous 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 spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Othonna digitata
Othonna digitata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Othonna digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna digitata?
Othonna digitata
What is the common name of Othonna digitata?
Fingerleaf othonna
Where is Othonna digitata native to?
It is native to the southeastern United States.
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,