Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 455 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092630
Common Names
- Arctotis lanceolata
- African Daisy
- Lanceleaf African Daisy
Synonyms
- Anemonospermos lanceolata Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Arctotis lanceolata (also called Lanceleaf Arctotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctotis lanceolata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis lanceolata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Arctotis lanceolata
Arctotis lanceolata can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Arctotis lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis lanceolata?
Arctotis lanceolata
What is the natural habitat of Arctotis lanceolata?
Grasslands and meadows in South Africa
What is the blooming season of Arctotis lanceolata?
August to October
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,