Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Poir.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Encyclop?dique M?thodique, Botanique 8 1808
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138114
Common Names
- Ursinia Anthemoides
- Ursinia
- Anthemoides
Synonyms
- Sphenogyne anthemoides anthemoides [unknown]
- Ursinia anthemoides Gaertn. [unknown]
Description
Ursinia anthemoides (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ursinia anthemoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ursinia anthemoides sub. versicolor (DC.) N.E.Br.
Ursinia anthemoides sub. anthemoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ursinia anthemoides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ursinia anthemoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Ursinia anthemoides
Ursinia anthemoides is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is often found on hillsides and in open woodlands.
Ursinia anthemoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ursinia anthemoides?
Ursinia anthemoides
What are the common names of Ursinia anthemoides?
African Daisy, African Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Ursinia anthemoides?
It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas
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,