Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1783
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 237 (1783)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018215
Common Names
- Cut-leaved Daisy
- Laciniate Arctotis
- Cut-leaf Daisy
Synonyms
- Arctotis undulata (P.J.Bergius) Gaertn. [unknown]
- Arctotis cuprea Jacq. [unknown]
- Arctotis squarrosa Jacq. [unknown]
- Arctotis crispata Hutch. [unknown]
- Arctotis undulata Thunb. [illegitimate]
- Arctotis denudata Thunb. [unknown]
- Arctotis aureola Ker Gawl. [unknown]
- Anemonospermos elatior Kuntze [unknown]
- Arctotis aspera cuprea (Jacq.) DC. [unknown]
- Arctotis elatior Jacq. [unknown]
- Anemonospermos cineraria Kuntze [unknown]
- Arctotis laevis Thunb. [unknown]
- Anemonospermos glabrata Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Arctotis laciniata (also called 'Fringe Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a smooth stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis laciniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctotis laciniata flowers are yellow and have a single head. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis laciniata is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. It is best to start the seeds indoors and then transplant them outdoors when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.
Where to Find Arctotis laciniata
Arctotis laciniata can be found in South Africa.
Arctotis laciniata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis laciniata?
Arctotis laciniata
What is the natural habitat of Arctotis laciniata?
Arctotis laciniata is found in dry, sunny areas in the Mediterranean region.
What are the common names of Arctotis laciniata?
Common names for Arctotis laciniata include fringed daisy, fringed daisy, and fringed daisy.
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,