Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
72888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Levyns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 7: 143 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072217



Common Names

  • Othonna stenophylla
  • Narrow-Leaved Othonna
  • Slender Othonna


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Synonyms

  • Othonna linifolia L.f. [unknown]

Description

Othonna stenophylla (also called Narrowleaf Othonna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has opposite, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna stenophylla has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna stenophylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Othonna stenophylla

Othonna stenophylla is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape province.

Othonna stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna stenophylla?

Othonna stenophylla

What is the common name of Othonna stenophylla?

Narrow-leaf Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna stenophylla?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and disturbed sites

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-28970: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.