Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papaveroides
ID:
129554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 414 (1917).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128883



Common Names

  • Othonna Daisy
  • African Daisy
  • Papaveroides Daisy


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Description

Othonna papaveroides (also called Poppy Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has ovate leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna papaveroides is a plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna papaveroides is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, oblong achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna papaveroides is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. Thin out the seedlings to give them room to grow. Once established, Othonna papaveroides is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Othonna papaveroides

Othonna papaveroides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, rocky areas, and disturbed sites.

Othonna papaveroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna papaveroides?

Othonna papaveroides

What type of plant is Othonna papaveroides?

Othonna papaveroides is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Othonna papaveroides?

Othonna papaveroides is native to 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-89843: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.