Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pavelkae
ID:
12465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 74(3): 143 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011794

Common Names

  • Othonna pavelkae
  • Pavelkae
  • Pavelka's Othonna

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Description

Othonna pavelkae (also called Pavelka's Othonna, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna pavelkae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna pavelkae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna pavelkae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Othonna pavelkae

Othonna pavelkae is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Othonna pavelkae FAQ

What type of plant is Othonna pavelkae?

Othonna pavelkae is an annual herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae.

Where does Othonna pavelkae grow?

Othonna pavelkae is native to South Africa.

What does Othonna pavelkae look like?

Othonna pavelkae has small, yellow flowers with white centers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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,

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