Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pavonia
ID:
20164

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 473 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019493



Common Names

  • Pavonia Othonna
  • Pavonia Cape Daisy
  • Pavonia False Daisy


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Description

Othonna pavonia (also called Pavonia Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a rosette of leaves with spiny margins and yellow flowers. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna pavonia is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna pavonia is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna pavonia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Othonna pavonia

Othonna pavonia is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Othonna pavonia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna pavonia?

Othonna pavonia

What is the common name of Othonna pavonia?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Othonna pavonia?

Dry rocky slopes and grasslands

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-118847: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.