Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavranos
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Piante Grasse 20(1): 35 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034929
Common Names
- Othonna wrinkleana
- Wrinkled Othonna
- Wrinkled Daisy
Description
Othonna wrinkleana (also called Wrinkled Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna wrinkleana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Othonna wrinkleana is a small white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna wrinkleana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Othonna wrinkleana
Othonna wrinkleana is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and open grasslands.
Othonna wrinkleana FAQ
What type of plant is Othonna wrinkleana?
Othonna wrinkleana is a succulent plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Othonna wrinkleana?
Othonna wrinkleana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
How often should Othonna wrinkleana be watered?
Othonna wrinkleana should be watered every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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,