Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
otaviense
ID:
393730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 53: 112 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393062



Common Names

  • Otaviense Petalidium
  • Petalidium otaviense
  • Otaviense Petalanthera


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Description

Petalidium otaviense (also called Otavi Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Petalidium otaviense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petalidium otaviense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a purple stigma. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalidium otaviense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Petalidium otaviense

Petalidium otaviense is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas.

Petalidium otaviense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petalidium otaviense?

Petalidium otaviense

What is the native range of Petalidium otaviense?

South Africa

What are the common names of Petalidium otaviense?

Otavi Petalidium

Species in the Petalidium genus

Petalidium elatum, Petalidium currorii, Petalidium coccineum, Petalidium cirrhiferum, Petalidium physaloides, Petalidium otaviense, Petalidium microtrichum, Petalidium glandulosum, Petalidium lepidagathis, Petalidium huillense, Petalidium halimoides, Petalidium gossweileri, Petalidium rupestre, Petalidium welwitschii, Petalidium tomentosum, Petalidium spiniferum, Petalidium barlerioides, Petalidium angustitubum, Petalidium aromaticum, Petalidium bracteatum, Petalidium canescens, Petalidium crispum, Petalidium cymbiforme, Petalidium englerianum, Petalidium giessii, Petalidium lanatum, Petalidium linifolium, Petalidium lucens, Petalidium luteoalbum, Petalidium oblongifolium, Petalidium ohopohense, Petalidium pilosi-bracteolatum, Petalidium ramulosum, Petalidium rautanenii, Petalidium rossmannianum, Petalidium setosum, Petalidium subcrispum, Petalidium variabile, Petalidium kaokoense, Petalidium parvifolium,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52979-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.