Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fosteri
ID:
122066

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. S. Afr. t. 3. 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121395



Common Names

  • Foster's Arctotis
  • Arctotis Fosteri
  • Foster's Daisy


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Description

Arctotis fosteri (also called 'Foster's African Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis fosteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis fosteri is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis fosteri is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arctotis fosteri

Arctotis fosteri can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Arctotis fosteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis fosteri?

Arctotis fosteri

What is the common name of Arctotis fosteri?

Foster's African Daisy

What is the family of Arctotis fosteri?

Asteraceae

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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