Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Arctotis : 10 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124437
Common Names
- Incised Arctotis
- Arctotis
- Incisa Arctotis
Description
Arctotis incisa (also called Cutleaf arctotis, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis incisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers can be used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arctotis incisa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis incisa is an annual that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little pruning.
Where to Find Arctotis incisa
Arctotis incisa is found in South Africa. It is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Arctotis incisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis incisa?
Arctotis incisa
What is the natural habitat of Arctotis incisa?
It is found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.
What is the flower color of Arctotis incisa?
The flowers are yellow.
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,