Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gregorii
ID:
88114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 876 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087443



Common Names

  • Othonna
  • Gregory's Othonna
  • Gregory's Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Senecio gregorii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Othonna gregorii (also called 'Gregor's Othonna', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna gregorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where grass does not grow well.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna gregorii is a white-blue color and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna gregorii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.

Where to Find Othonna gregorii

Othonna gregorii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape.

Othonna gregorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna gregorii?

Othonna gregorii

What is the common name of Othonna gregorii?

Gregory's Othonna

What is the family of Othonna gregorii?

Asteraceae

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943084-1: Based on the initial data import