Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wittei
ID:
85458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 37(2): 344 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084787



Common Names

  • Bothriocline wittei
  • Witte's Bothriocline
  • Witte's Daisy


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Description

Bothriocline wittei (also called 'Witte's Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline wittei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bothriocline wittei has small, white flowers with five petals that are arranged in a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grow to about 1 foot in height.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline wittei is an annual herb that is native to South Africa and can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Pruning should be done in early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Bothriocline wittei

Bothriocline wittei can be found in South Africa.

Bothriocline wittei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline wittei?

Bothriocline wittei

What is the common name of Bothriocline wittei?

Witte's daisy

What is the family of Bothriocline wittei?

Asteraceae

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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-41221: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.