Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 477 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023291
Common Names
- Trinervia Othonna
- Trinervia Daisy
- Trinervia False Daisy
Description
Othonna trinervia (also called Three-veined Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna trinervia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Othonna trinervia is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna trinervia is an annual plant native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Othonna trinervia
Othonna trinervia is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Othonna trinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna trinervia?
Othonna trinervia
What is the common name of Othonna trinervia?
Trinervia othonna
What is the natural habitat of Othonna trinervia?
It 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,