Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gowerae
ID:
13469

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa vii. t. 241 (1927).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012798



Common Names

  • Arctotis Gowerae
  • Gowerae Arctotis
  • Gowerae Daisy


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Description

Arctotis gowerae (also called the Gower's Arctotis, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats. It grows in sandy, loamy, and clay soils and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis gowerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis gowerae is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, pale green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis gowerae can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arctotis gowerae

Arctotis gowerae is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands in the Western Cape.

Arctotis gowerae FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Arctotis gowerae?

Arctotis gowerae prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

What is the size of Arctotis gowerae?

Arctotis gowerae is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height and 1m in width.

What is the flowering period of Arctotis gowerae?

Arctotis gowerae flowers from late spring to early summer, with its peak flowering period in late spring.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-112383: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.