Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpens
ID:
1919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Lewin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 11: 74 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001248



Common Names

  • Blue Daisy
  • Arctotis
  • African Daisy


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Description

Arctotis serpens (also called Snake Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis serpens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctotis serpens has yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis serpens is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Arctotis serpens

Arctotis serpens is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Arctotis serpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis serpens?

Arctotis serpens

What is the natural habitat of Arctotis serpens?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Arctotis serpens?

Summer and autumn

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Ralph A. Lewin (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lewin' in the authors string.