Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Flora Capensis 3 1865
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119224
Common Names
- Ursinia chrysanthemoides
- Golden Daisy
- Golden Marguerite
Description
Ursinia chrysanthemoides (also called 'Golden Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ursinia chrysanthemoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ursinia chrysanthemoides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and have thin, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ursinia chrysanthemoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Ursinia chrysanthemoides
Ursinia chrysanthemoides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Ursinia chrysanthemoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ursinia chrysanthemoides?
Ursinia chrysanthemoides
What is the common name of Ursinia chrysanthemoides?
Chrysanthemum-leaved ursinia
What is the natural habitat of Ursinia chrysanthemoides?
It is found in 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,