Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perfoliata
ID:
30700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1915, Ser. 11. vii. 49

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030029



Common Names

  • Perfoliate Arctotis
  • Perfoliate Daisy
  • Arctotis Perfoliata


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Synonyms

  • Arctotis perfoliata K.Lewin [unknown]
  • Venidium perfoliatum Less. [unknown]
  • Arctotis spathulata Thunb. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Venidium cinerarium DC. [unknown]

Description

Arctotis perfoliata (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis perfoliata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctotis perfoliata is yellow in color, with a single head of small, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis perfoliata is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Arctotis perfoliata

Arctotis perfoliata is native to South Africa and can be found in open woodlands and grassy areas.

Arctotis perfoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis perfoliata?

Arctotis perfoliata

What is the natural habitat of Arctotis perfoliata?

It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

What are the characteristics of Arctotis perfoliata?

It is an erect, perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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-129026: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.