Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocarpa
ID:
17698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 769 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017027

Common Names

  • Eriocarpa Othonna
  • Eriocarpa Daisy Bush
  • Eriocarpa Silver Daisy Bush

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Description

Othonna eriocarpa (also called Othonna Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and succulent leaves. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna eriocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna eriocarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna eriocarpa is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed sown directly into the garden in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Othonna eriocarpa

Othonna eriocarpa is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Othonna eriocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna eriocarpa?

Othonna eriocarpa

What is the common name of Othonna eriocarpa?

Woolly Othonna

Where is Othonna eriocarpa found?

Othonna eriocarpa is found in 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-116478: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.