Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calenduliflora
ID:
129948

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 1: 670 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129277



Common Names

  • Ursinia Calenduliflora
  • African Daisy
  • Calendula Daisy


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Description

Ursinia calenduliflora (also called Calendula-flowered Ursinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa, and it typically grows in grasslands and rocky areas. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia calenduliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ursinia calenduliflora is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia calenduliflora can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ursinia calenduliflora

Ursinia calenduliflora is native to the grasslands of South Africa.

Ursinia calenduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia calenduliflora?

Ursinia calenduliflora

What type of plant is Ursinia calenduliflora?

Ursinia calenduliflora is a flowering plant

Where does Ursinia calenduliflora grow?

Ursinia calenduliflora is native to South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90216: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.