Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
1328309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Magee & Mucina

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 177(3): 141 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340763



Common Names

  • Ursinia arida
  • Dryland Daisy
  • Arid Daisy


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Description

Ursinia arida (also called Arid Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the dry regions of the western United States and Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia arida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ursinia arida has yellow, daisy-like flowers with many petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia arida is a small herbaceous plant found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a cool, moist environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a cool, moist environment.

Where to Find Ursinia arida

Ursinia arida can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Ursinia arida FAQ

What is the common name of Ursinia arida?

Arid daisy

What is the natural range of Ursinia arida?

South Africa

What is the habitat of Ursinia arida?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

Ladislav Mucina (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mucina' in the authors string.
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.