Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyloba
ID:
131468

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. (1887) i. 670

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130797



Common Names

  • Ursinia
  • Brachyloba
  • African Daisy


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Description

Ursinia brachyloba (also called Short-leaved Ursinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has multiple stems, grows up to 0.5 meters in height, and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia brachyloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ursinia brachyloba is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia brachyloba is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ursinia brachyloba

Ursinia brachyloba is native to the Mediterranean region.

Ursinia brachyloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia brachyloba?

Ursinia brachyloba

What are the common names of Ursinia brachyloba?

Short-leaved Daisy, Short-leaved Daisybush

What is the natural habitat of Ursinia brachyloba?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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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