Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
9867

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. Altera 289. 1771 [Oct 1771]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009196

Common Names

  • Parviflora Othonna
  • Parviflora Littleleaf Othonna
  • Parviflora Littleleaf Rabbitbush

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Synonyms

  • Othonna longifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna rigida DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna rigens (L.) Levyns ex Adamson & T.M.Salter [unknown]
  • Othonna dregeana DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna bupleuroides DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna quinquedentata DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna crassifolia E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna senecionea DC. [unknown]

Description

Othonna parviflora (also called Small-flowered Othonna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with yellow flower heads and grows to a height of 15 cm. It is native to South Africa, primarily in the Western Cape, and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin conditions. It is also used as a food source and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna parviflora is a small yellow daisy-like flower, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna parviflora is a perennial plant that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. The seedlings will emerge in a few weeks and the plants will flower in the same year. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. Propagate Othonna parviflora by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Othonna parviflora

Othonna parviflora can be found in South Africa, from the Cape to KwaZulu-Natal.

Othonna parviflora FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Othonna parviflora?

Othonna parviflora prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C.

How often should Othonna parviflora be watered?

Othonna parviflora should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season. During the winter, water only when the soil is completely dry.

What type of fertilizer should be used for Othonna parviflora?

A balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 should be applied to Othonna parviflora once a month during the growing season.

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