Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
137216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 2: 19 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136545



Common Names

  • Arctotis flaccida
  • Flaccid Arctotis
  • Flaccid Daisy


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Description

Arctotis flaccida (also called Flaccid Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Arctotis flaccida are yellow and daisy-like with a single head. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis flaccida is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the side shoots in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Arctotis flaccida

Arctotis flaccida is native to South Africa and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.

Arctotis flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis flaccida?

Arctotis flaccida

What is the common name of Arctotis flaccida?

Flaccid Arctotis

What type of plant is Arctotis flaccida?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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