Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tephrosioides
ID:
116244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 344 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115573



Common Names

  • Othonna Tephrosioides
  • Tephrosioides Othonna
  • Tephrosioides Silverleaf


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Description

Othonna tephrosioides (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna tephrosioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna tephrosioides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, thin plant with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna tephrosioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Othonna tephrosioides

Othonna tephrosioides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Othonna tephrosioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna tephrosioides?

Othonna tephrosioides

What is the common name of Othonna tephrosioides?

Othonna Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Othonna tephrosioides?

Othonna tephrosioides is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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,

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