Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
125533

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 288 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124862



Common Names

  • Othonna
  • Littleleaf Othonna
  • Othonna Daisy


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Description

Othonna frutescens (also called Bushy Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna frutescens is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna frutescens is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot filled with a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Othonna frutescens

Othonna frutescens can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of South Africa.

Othonna frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna frutescens?

Othonna frutescens

What is the common name of Othonna frutescens?

Bushy Othonna

What is the habitat of Othonna frutescens?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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