Othonna coronopifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronopifolia
ID:
126032
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 926 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125361
Common Names
- Othonna Daisy
- Crowned Daisy Bush
- Silver Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Othonna bergeri Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Othonna coronopifolia (also called Crown Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grassland, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna coronopifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Othonna coronopifolia are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a yellow stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Othonna coronopifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Othonna coronopifolia
Othonna coronopifolia is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, as well as in disturbed areas.
Othonna coronopifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna coronopifolia?
Othonna coronopifolia
What type of plant is Othonna coronopifolia?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Othonna coronopifolia found?
It is found in South Africa
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-86437: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.