Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundiloba
ID:
133023

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 481 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132352

Common Names

  • Round-Leaved Othonna
  • Round-Leaved Figwort
  • Round-Leaved Othonna

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Description

Othonna rotundiloba (also called Round-leaved Othonna, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has small, yellowish flowers and round, succulent leaves. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna rotundiloba is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. The leaves are round and fleshy and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna rotundiloba has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna rotundiloba is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Othonna rotundiloba

Othonna rotundiloba is native to South Africa, and can be found in the dry regions of the country.

Othonna rotundiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna rotundiloba?

Othonna rotundiloba

What is the common name of Othonna rotundiloba?

Round-leaved othonna

What type of plant is Othonna rotundiloba?

Herbaceous perennial

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,