Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
65454

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1901: 125 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064783



Common Names

  • Alpine Ursinia
  • Alpine Daisy
  • Ursinia


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Description

Ursinia alpina (also called Alpine Marigold, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Alps. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating stomach problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ursinia alpina has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia alpina is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Ursinia alpina

Ursinia alpina is native to South Africa and can be found in Lesotho, Namibia, and Botswana.

Ursinia alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia alpina?

Ursinia alpina

What is the family of Ursinia alpina?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ursinia alpina?

Alpine Daisy

Species in the Ursinia genus

Ursinia punctata, Ursinia nudicaulis, Ursinia pilifera, Ursinia nana, Ursinia scariosa, Ursinia abrotanifolia, Ursinia odorata, Ursinia tenuifolia, Ursinia merxmuelleri, Ursinia subflosculosa, Ursinia quinquepartita, Ursinia coronopifolia, Ursinia eckloniana, Ursinia pilifera, Ursinia serrata, Ursinia rigidula, Ursinia alpina, Ursinia heterodonta, Ursinia pinnata, Ursinia sericea, Ursinia dentata, Ursinia macropoda, Ursinia filipes, Ursinia montana, Ursinia pygmaea, Ursinia saxatilis, Ursinia anethoides, Ursinia hispida, Ursinia cakilefolia, Ursinia oreogena, Ursinia trifida, Ursinia chrysanthemoides, Ursinia discolor, Ursinia frutescens, Ursinia dregeana, Ursinia calenduliflora, Ursinia brachyloba, Ursinia serrata, Ursinia paleacea, Ursinia tenuiloba, Ursinia speciosa, Ursinia caledonica, Ursinia anthemoides, Ursinia trifida, Ursinia arida, Ursinia glandulosa,

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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