Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 3: 69 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094396
Common Names
- Arctotis
- Arctotis reptans
- Trailing Arctotis
Synonyms
- Arctotis petiolata Thunb. [unknown]
- Anemonospermos petiolata Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Arctotis reptans (also called Trailing Arctotis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a trailing stem and yellow flowers that appear in summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis reptans is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arctotis reptans is a yellow-orange daisy-like bloom with a central disc of yellow-orange florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis reptans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Arctotis reptans
Arctotis reptans can be found in South Africa.
Arctotis reptans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis reptans?
Arctotis reptans
What is the common name of Arctotis reptans?
Creeping Arctotis
What is the natural range of Arctotis reptans?
Western North America
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,