Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 485 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075453
Common Names
- Campanulate Arctotis
- Arctotis Campanulata
- Campanulate Daisy
Synonyms
- Anemonospermos campanulata Kuntze [unknown]
- Arctotis campanulata campanulata [unknown]
- Arctotis campanulata puberula DC. [unknown]
- Arctotis campanulata subtomentosa DC. [unknown]
Description
Arctotis campanulata (also called Campanula Arctotis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Arctotis campanulata are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis campanulata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Arctotis campanulata
Arctotis campanulata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Arctotis campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis campanulata?
Arctotis campanulata
What is the common name of Arctotis campanulata?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Arctotis campanulata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,