Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrei
ID:
26742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Kakteenk. 1934: 215.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026071



Common Names

  • Herre's Othonna
  • Herre's Daisy Bush
  • Herre's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Othonna herrei herrei [unknown]

Description

Othonna herrei (also called Herre's Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna herrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna herrei has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard shell. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna herrei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or fall. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate poor soils.

Where to Find Othonna herrei

Othonna herrei can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Othonna herrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna herrei?

Othonna herrei

What is the common name of Othonna herrei?

Herre's Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna herrei?

Dry, sandy, open woods, clearings, 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