Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
115630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Arctotis : 9 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114959



Common Names

  • Elongate Arctotis
  • Long-leaved Arctotis
  • Tall Arctotis


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Synonyms

  • Arctotis tricolor Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Anemonospermos elongata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Arctotis elongata (also called elongate arctotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers, and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmatopteris gemmipara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis elongata is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis elongata is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and will reach a height of up to 60 cm.

Where to Find Arctotis elongata

Arctotis elongata can be found in South Africa.

Arctotis elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis elongata?

Arctotis elongata

What is the family of Arctotis elongata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Arctotis elongata?

Elongate Daisy

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,

References