Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adpressa
ID:
48976

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 485 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048305



Common Names

  • Adpressa Arctotis
  • Adpressa Arctotis
  • Adpressa Arctotis


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Synonyms

  • Arctotis acaulis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Anemonospermos adpressa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Arctotis adpressa (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb, typically growing to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to Africa, and is found in the grasslands of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. It prefers dry, sunny, and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis adpressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It has medicinal properties that can help treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctotis adpressa has small, yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis adpressa is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a shallow container and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Arctotis adpressa

Arctotis adpressa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.

Arctotis adpressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis adpressa?

Arctotis adpressa

What is the common name of Arctotis adpressa?

Adpressed arctotis

What is the family of Arctotis adpressa?

Asteraceae

Species in the Arctotis genus

Arctotis serpens, Arctotis suffruticosa, Arctotis schraderi, Arctotis gumbletonii, Arctotis scullyi, Arctotis hirsuta, Arctotis leucanthemoides, Arctotis muricata, Arctotis gowerae, Arctotis debensis, Arctotis bellidiastrum, Arctotis schlechteri, Arctotis roodae, Arctotis venusta, Arctotis laciniata, Arctotis fastuosa, Arctotis acaulis, Arctotis bellidiastrum, Arctotis aspera, Arctotis erosa, Arctotis perfoliata, Arctotis rogersii, Arctotis revoluta, Arctotis merxmuelleri, Arctotis acuminata, Arctotis hispidula, Arctotis adpressa, Arctotis scabra, Arctotis dregei, Arctotis discolor, Arctotis frutescens, Arctotis breviscapa, Arctotis glabrata, Arctotis amplexicans, Arctotis diffusa, Arctotis campanulata, Arctotis microcephala, Arctotis venidioides, Arctotis arctotoides, Arctotis rotundifolia, Arctotis auriculata, Arctotis bellidifolia, Arctotis sulcocarpa, Arctotis angustifolia, Arctotis serpens, Arctotis leiocarpa, Arctotis verbascifolia, Arctotis spinulosa, Arctotis paniculata, Arctotis caudata,

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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