Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arctotoides
ID:
79626

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxiv. 313 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078955



Common Names

  • Arctotis
  • African Daisy
  • Violet Daisy


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Description

Arctotis arctotoides (also called African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, and Cape Marigold, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis arctotoides is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It is also used as a natural dye and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis arctotoides is yellow, with several flower heads per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis arctotoides is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Arctotis arctotoides

Arctotis arctotoides is native to South Africa and is found in the eastern and western Cape Provinces.

Arctotis arctotoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis arctotoides?

Arctotis arctotoides

What is the common name of Arctotis arctotoides?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Arctotis arctotoides?

Arctotis arctotoides is found in rocky and grassy areas in South Africa.

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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