Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. (1887) i. 670
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044360
Common Names
- Ursinia
- African Daisy
- Star of Bethlehem
Synonyms
- Sphenogyne coronopifolia Less. [unknown]
Description
Ursinia coronopifolia (also called Crown Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ursinia coronopifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ursinia coronopifolia is yellow, with a single row of ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ursinia coronopifolia is a perennial that is best grown in full sun in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Ursinia coronopifolia
Ursinia coronopifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Ursinia coronopifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ursinia coronopifolia?
Ursinia coronopifolia
What are the common names of Ursinia coronopifolia?
Common names of Ursinia coronopifolia include Mountain Daisy and Mountain Daisy Bush
Where is Ursinia coronopifolia native to?
Ursinia coronopifolia 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,