Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
90987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 3: 68 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090316



Common Names

  • Arctotis paniculata
  • Panicled Arctotis
  • Panicled African Daisy


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Description

Arctotis paniculata (also called Panicled Arctotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants cannot grow. The plant is also used to make herbal teas and infusions that can help reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis paniculata is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis paniculata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Arctotis paniculata

Arctotis paniculata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Arctotis paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis paniculata?

Arctotis paniculata

What is the common name of Arctotis paniculata?

Panicled Arctotis

What is the family of Arctotis paniculata?

Asteraceae

Where is Arctotis paniculata found?

South Africa

What is the height of Arctotis paniculata?

30–60 cm

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,