Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eckloniana
ID:
47103

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046432



Common Names

  • Ursinia eckloniana
  • Eckloniana Ursinia
  • Eckloniana Daisy


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Description

Ursinia eckloniana (also called Ecklon's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are linear-lanceolate and entire. It grows in grasslands, open woods, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia eckloniana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ursinia eckloniana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia eckloniana is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The plant should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Ursinia eckloniana

Ursinia eckloniana is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Ursinia eckloniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia eckloniana?

Ursinia eckloniana

What is the common name of Ursinia eckloniana?

Ecklon's Daisy

Where is Ursinia eckloniana native to?

Japan

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-1449: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.