Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armiana
ID:
82093

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 52: 569 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081422



Common Names

  • Arm's Othonna
  • Othonna armiana
  • Othonna


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Synonyms

  • Othonna herrei armiana (van Jaarsv.) Halda [unknown]

Description

Othonna armiana (also called Armenian othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5 m. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna armiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna armiana is a small, yellow flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna armiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them to their permanent location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location and water them regularly.

Where to Find Othonna armiana

Othonna armiana can be found in the mountains of South Africa.

Othonna armiana FAQ

What is the growth rate of Othonna armiana?

Othonna armiana is a slow-growing plant with a growth rate of about 5-10 cm per year.

What type of soil does Othonna armiana prefer?

Othonna armiana prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Othonna armiana?

The best way to propagate Othonna armiana is by division or cuttings.

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-37969: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.