Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Lewin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 11: 66 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090490
Common Names
- Arctotis caudata
- Silver Arctotis
- Cape Daisy
Description
Arctotis caudata (also called Tail Arctotis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctotis caudata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis caudata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring.
Where to Find Arctotis caudata
Arctotis caudata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Arctotis caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis caudata?
Arctotis caudata
What is the common name of Arctotis caudata?
Tailed Arctotis
What is the natural habitat of Arctotis caudata?
It is native to South Africa and grows in open grasslands and 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,