Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyclophylla
ID:
46103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München v. 630 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045432



Common Names

  • Othonna Daisy
  • Othonna Daisy Bush
  • Othonna Cyclophylla


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Description

Othonna cyclophylla (also called Othonna Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, thin, dark green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna cyclophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna cyclophylla has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna cyclophylla is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate drought. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Othonna cyclophylla

Othonna cyclophylla is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Othonna cyclophylla FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Othonna cyclophylla?

Othonna cyclophylla prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the best way to propagate Othonna cyclophylla?

Othonna cyclophylla can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.

How much sunlight does Othonna cyclophylla need?

Othonna cyclophylla prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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,

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