Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. (1887) i. 670
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066265
Common Names
- Ursinia
- African Daisy
- Hairy Daisy
Description
Ursinia heterodonta (also called 'Heterodonta Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual plant species of the genus Ursinia. It has yellow flowers and is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ursinia heterodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ursinia heterodonta is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ursinia heterodonta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Ursinia heterodonta
Ursinia heterodonta can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Ursinia heterodonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ursinia heterodonta?
Ursinia heterodonta
What is the common name of Ursinia heterodonta?
Heterodonta Daisy
Where is Ursinia heterodonta found?
It is found in 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,