Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellidiastrum
ID:
14575

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013904



Common Names

  • Bellidiastrum Arctotis
  • Bellidiastrum Daisy
  • Arctotis Bellidiastrum


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Description

Arctotis bellidiastrum (also called Daisy Arctotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, with a long petiole and a serrated margin. The flowers are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. It grows in meadows, open woods, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis bellidiastrum is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in xeriscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctotis bellidiastrum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis bellidiastrum can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist medium. Plant the cuttings in the ground in the fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arctotis bellidiastrum

Arctotis bellidiastrum is native to the western Cape of South Africa.

Arctotis bellidiastrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis bellidiastrum?

Arctotis bellidiastrum

Where is Arctotis bellidiastrum found?

Arctotis bellidiastrum is native to South Africa.

What type of environment does Arctotis bellidiastrum prefer?

Arctotis bellidiastrum prefers dry, temperate environments.

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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