Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulosa
ID:
1416740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 40(1): 39 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429205



Common Names

  • Othonna
  • Othonna undulosa
  • O. undulosa


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Description

Othonna undulosa (also called 'Wavy othonna', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in dry grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna undulosa is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna undulosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna undulosa is a hardy perennial native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Othonna undulosa

Othonna undulosa is native to the temperate regions of South Africa.

Othonna undulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna undulosa?

Othonna undulosa

What is the common name of Othonna undulosa?

Undulate othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna undulosa?

It is found in dry and rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.