Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 2: 20, t. 166 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018272
Common Names
- Showy Arctotis
- Showy African Daisy
- Showy Veld Daisy
Description
Arctotis fastuosa (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of green, lobed leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis fastuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach ailments, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arctotis fastuosa is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis fastuosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is a slow process.
Where to Find Arctotis fastuosa
Arctotis fastuosa is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, open areas, often in grasslands or savannas.
Arctotis fastuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis fastuosa?
Arctotis fastuosa
What is the common name of Arctotis fastuosa?
Fastuosa Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Arctotis fastuosa?
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,