Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Arctotis : 9 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071057
Common Names
- Arctotis Diffusa
- Diffuse Arctotis
- Diffuse Daisy
Synonyms
- Arctotis splendens Muschl. [unknown]
- Arctotis canescens DC. [unknown]
- Anemonospermos diffusa Kuntze [unknown]
- Anemonospermos canescens Kuntze [unknown]
- Arctotis acaulis E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Arctotis diffusa (also called Diffuse Arctotis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It grows in grasslands and is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to create a natural hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctotis diffusa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of up to 5 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis diffusa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering during the summer months.
Where to Find Arctotis diffusa
Arctotis diffusa is native to South Africa.
Arctotis diffusa FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Arctotis diffusa?
Arctotis diffusa prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
How often should Arctotis diffusa be watered?
Arctotis diffusa should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
How can Arctotis diffusa be propagated?
Arctotis diffusa can be propagated by seed or division.
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,