Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocarpa
ID:
23014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 769 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022343



Common Names

  • Lasiocarpa Othonna
  • Lasiocarpa Daisy
  • Lasiocarpa Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Othonna litoralis Dinter [unknown]
  • Doria lasiocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna lamulosa Schinz [unknown]
  • Othonna schaeferi Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]
  • Othonna surculosa Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]

Description

Othonna lasiocarpa (also called Woolly Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is found in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna lasiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna lasiocarpa has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna lasiocarpa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Othonna lasiocarpa

Othonna lasiocarpa is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It can be found in rocky, dry areas.

Othonna lasiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna lasiocarpa?

Othonna lasiocarpa

What is the common name of Othonna lasiocarpa?

Woolly othonna

What type of plant is Othonna lasiocarpa?

Herb

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-121599: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.