Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
70558

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 480 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069887

Common Names

  • Othonna Daisy
  • Othonna Bush
  • Othonna Star

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Description

Othonna petiolaris (also called Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flower heads and is native to South Africa. It prefers dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna petiolaris is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna petiolaris is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be planted in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Othonna petiolaris

Othonna petiolaris is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and can be found in sandy soils.

Othonna petiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna petiolaris?

Othonna petiolaris

What type of plant is Othonna petiolaris?

Othonna petiolaris is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Othonna petiolaris?

Othonna petiolaris is native to 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,

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