Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furcata
ID:
1109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 638 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000438

Common Names

  • Othonna Forked
  • Forked Othonna
  • Forked Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Ceradia furcata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Doria ceradia Harv. [unknown]
  • Othonna aeonioides Dinter [unknown]

Description

Othonna furcata (also called Forked Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a small flower head. It grows in rocky outcrops and other rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna furcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna furcata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna furcata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Othonna furcata

Othonna furcata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Namibia and Botswana.

Othonna furcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna furcata?

Othonna furcata

What is the common name of Othonna furcata?

Forked Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna furcata?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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