Othonna ovalifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
2505
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 409 (1917).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001834
Common Names
- Oval-Leaved Othonna
- Oval-Leaved Daisy Bush
- Oval-Leaved Othonna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Othonna ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaf Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody base and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in open woodland, grassland, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Othonna ovalifolia is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Othonna ovalifolia is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Othonna ovalifolia
Othonna ovalifolia is native to South Africa. It can be found in the wild in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Othonna ovalifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna ovalifolia?
Othonna ovalifolia
What are the common names of Othonna ovalifolia?
Oval-leaved Othonna, Othonna Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Othonna ovalifolia?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils of South Africa
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-101771: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.