Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
91212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Arctotis : 11 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090541

Common Names

  • Arctotis
  • African Daisy
  • Gazania

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Description

Arctotis formosa (also called Pink Arctotis, Pink Daisy, and Pink Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has pink flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in deserts and other arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis formosa is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis formosa is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis formosa is an evergreen shrub that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Arctotis formosa

Arctotis formosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Arctotis formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis formosa?

Arctotis formosa

What type of plant is Arctotis formosa?

Arctotis formosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Arctotis formosa found?

Arctotis formosa is found in the western United States and Mexico.

What is the habitat of Arctotis formosa?

Arctotis formosa is found in dry, rocky habitats.

What is the flowering season of Arctotis formosa?

Arctotis formosa typically flowers from April to July.

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,