Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. (1887) i. 670
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080373
Common Names
- Ursinia Daisy
- African Daisy
- Star Daisy
Synonyms
- Sphenogyne macropoda DC. [unknown]
Description
Ursinia macropoda (also called Large-footed Ursinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in open woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ursinia macropoda is used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, as a dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ursinia macropoda has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ursinia macropoda is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Ursinia macropoda
Ursinia macropoda can be found in South Africa.
Ursinia macropoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ursinia macropoda?
Ursinia macropoda
What is the natural habitat of Ursinia macropoda?
It is found in dry and sandy areas in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the average height of Ursinia macropoda?
It typically grows to a height of 30–90 cm (12–35 in).
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,