Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
137141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 769 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136470



Common Names

  • Othonna arbuscula
  • Othonna Daisy
  • Othonna Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia arbuscula Thunb. [unknown]
  • Doria arbuscula DC. [unknown]

Description

Othonna arbuscula (also called 'Littleleaf Othonna', among many other common names) is a small, perennial succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna arbuscula is a perennial herb that is often used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and can be used to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna arbuscula is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna arbuscula is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a mature plant and let it dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Othonna arbuscula

Othonna arbuscula is native to South Africa.

Othonna arbuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna arbuscula?

Othonna arbuscula

What is the common name of Othonna arbuscula?

Littleleaf Othonna

What type of plant is Othonna arbuscula?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Othonna genus

Othonna intermedia, Othonna furcata, Othonna purpurascens, Othonna ovalifolia, Othonna pachypoda, Othonna hallii, Othonna perfoliata, Othonna abrotanifolia, Othonna othonnites, Othonna burttii, Othonna parviflora, Othonna retrorsa, Othonna pavelkae, Othonna leptodactyla, Othonna cremnophila, Othonna filicaulis, Othonna natalensis, Othonna chromochaeta, Othonna eriocarpa, Othonna quinqueradiata, Othonna pavonia, Othonna cakilefolia, Othonna incisa, Othonna osteospermoides, Othonna quinquedentata, Othonna lasiocarpa, Othonna euphorbioides, Othonna lingua, Othonna bulbosa, Othonna trinervia, Othonna digitata, Othonna herrei, Othonna gypsicola, Othonna graveolens, Othonna wrinkleana, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna triplinervia, Othonna lobata, Othonna zeyheri, Othonna cyclophylla, Othonna humilis, Othonna primulina, Othonna ciliata, Othonna oleracea, Othonna spinescens, Othonna dentata, Othonna viminea, Othonna brandbergensis, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna petiolaris,

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-97182: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.