Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 2: 22 (t. 169) (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079194
Common Names
- African Daisy
- Earleaf Arctotis
- Arctotis auriculata
Synonyms
- Arctotis namaquana Schltr. ex Hutch. [unknown]
- Arctotis melanocycla Willd. ex Harv. [unknown]
- Arctotis namaquana Schltr. ex Lewin [deprecated]
- Arctotis melanocycla Willd. [unknown]
Description
Arctotis auriculata (also called Ear-leaved Arctotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with erect stems and a woody base. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in the Western Cape Province. It prefers open, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis auriculata is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and its leaves can be used as a mulch or compost material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arctotis auriculata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis auriculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to divide the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Arctotis auriculata
Arctotis auriculata is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky and grassy areas.
Arctotis auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis auriculata?
Arctotis auriculata
What is the common name of Arctotis auriculata?
Earleaf Arctotis
What is the family of Arctotis auriculata?
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,