Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
79229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 8: 256 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078558



Common Names

  • Dentate Ursinia
  • Toothed Ursinia
  • Toothed Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Sphenogyne dentata R.Br. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne setigera DC. [unknown]
  • Ursinia dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Ursinia dentata setigera (DC.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne dentata setigera (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Arctotis dentata L. [unknown]
  • Arctotis pectinata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Arctotis pilifera P.J.Bergius [unknown]

Description

Ursinia dentata (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ursinia dentata is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia dentata is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil in the spring or autumn. The seedlings will emerge in about two weeks. Once established, the plants will require minimal care and will spread rapidly.

Where to Find Ursinia dentata

Ursinia dentata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Ursinia dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia dentata?

Ursinia dentata

What type of plant is Ursinia dentata?

Ursinia dentata is a flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Ursinia dentata?

Ursinia dentata 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,

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