Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrofracta
ID:
40637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Hort. Schoenbr. 3: 66, t. 376. 1798

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039966

Common Names

  • Othonna Daisy
  • Othonna Star
  • Othonna Sunray

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Description

Othonna retrofracta (also called Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are obovate-oblong in shape, with a serrated margin. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna retrofracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has a fragrant scent and is often used as a natural aromatherapy aid.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna retrofracta has yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna retrofracta is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Othonna retrofracta

Othonna retrofracta is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Othonna retrofracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna retrofracta?

Othonna retrofracta

What is the common name of Othonna retrofracta?

Retrofract Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna retrofracta?

Grassy areas and disturbed soils

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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