Othonna quinquedentata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquedentata
ID:
22017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 168 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021346
Common Names
- Othonna quinquedentata
- Five-toothed Othonna
- Five-toothed Daisy
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- Othonna subumbellata DC. [unknown]
- Othonna denticulata Dryand. [unknown]
Description
Othonna quinquedentata (also called Five-toothed Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna quinquedentata is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Othonna quinquedentata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a rosette shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Othonna quinquedentata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in early summer or late spring and should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Othonna quinquedentata
Othonna quinquedentata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes, and other dry habitats.
Othonna quinquedentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna quinquedentata?
Othonna quinquedentata
What is the common name of Othonna quinquedentata?
Five-toothed Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Othonna quinquedentata?
It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120638: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.