Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 412 (1917).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022380
Common Names
- Euphorbioides Othonna
- Euphorbia-Leaved Othonna
- Euphorbia-Leaved Daisy
Description
Othonna euphorbioides (also called 'Euphorbia-like Othonna', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna euphorbioides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Othonna euphorbioides sub. euphorbioides
Othonna euphorbioides sub. jarmilae Halda
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Othonna euphorbioides has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna euphorbioides is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Othonna euphorbioides
Othonna euphorbioides is native to South Africa.
Othonna euphorbioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna euphorbioides?
Othonna euphorbioides
What is the natural habitat of Othonna euphorbioides?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
What are the common uses of Othonna euphorbioides?
Used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes
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,