Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
69827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 2: 25 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069156



Common Names

  • Arctotis glabrata
  • Glabrata Arctotis
  • Smooth Arctotis


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Description

Arctotis glabrata (also called Smooth Arctotis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis glabrata is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also deer resistant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis glabrata is a bright orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with narrow, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis glabrata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Arctotis glabrata

Arctotis glabrata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Arctotis glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis glabrata?

Arctotis glabrata

What type of plant is Arctotis glabrata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Arctotis glabrata native to?

It is native to South Africa.

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,