Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinqueradiata
ID:
17770

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 478 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017099

Common Names

  • Othonna quinqueradiata
  • Quinqueradiata Othonna
  • Othonna

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Description

Othonna quinqueradiata (also called Five-Rayed Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna quinqueradiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna quinqueradiata is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 5-7 mm. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are dark green, with a single, long, linear cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna quinqueradiata is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Othonna quinqueradiata

Othonna quinqueradiata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape.

Othonna quinqueradiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna quinqueradiata?

Othonna quinqueradiata

What is the common name of Othonna quinqueradiata?

Five-rayed Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna quinqueradiata?

Othonna quinqueradiata is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains of 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,