Nidorella hottentotica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hottentotica
ID:
36312
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 323 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035641
Common Names
- Nidorella hottentotica
- Hotentot Fig Marigold
- Cape Marigold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nidorella hottentotica (also called Hottentot's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nidorella hottentotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nidorella hottentotica are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nidorella hottentotica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Nidorella hottentotica
Nidorella hottentotica can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Nidorella hottentotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nidorella hottentotica?
Nidorella hottentotica
What is the family of Nidorella hottentotica?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Nidorella hottentotica?
Southern Africa
Species in the Nidorella genus
Nidorella varia, Nidorella resedifolia, Nidorella linifolia, Nidorella vernonioides, Nidorella anomala, Nidorella hottentotica, Nidorella undulata, Nidorella foetida, Nidorella nobrei, Nidorella bampsiana, Nidorella auriculata, Nidorella chrysocoma, Nidorella burundiensis, Nidorella agria, Nidorella welwitschii, Nidorella tongensis, Nidorella pedunculata, Nidorella zavattarii, Nidorella spartioides, Nidorella nordenstamii, Nidorella umbrosa, Nidorella aegyptiaca, Nidorella attenuata, Nidorella obscura, Nidorella pinnata, Nidorella pinnatifida, Nidorella ulmifolia, Nidorella ivifolia, Nidorella podocephala,
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-134473: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.