Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merxmuelleri
ID:
35019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prassler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München vi. 389 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034348



Common Names

  • Ursinia merxmuelleri
  • Merxmueller's Daisy
  • Merxmueller's Ursinia


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Description

Ursinia merxmuelleri (also called Merxmueller's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia merxmuelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ursinia merxmuelleri has yellow daisy-like flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia merxmuelleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ursinia merxmuelleri

Ursinia merxmuelleri is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Ursinia merxmuelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia merxmuelleri?

Ursinia merxmuelleri

What is the common name of Ursinia merxmuelleri?

Merxmueller's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Ursinia merxmuelleri?

Grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands

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-133204: Based on the initial data import
Maria Prassler (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prassler' in the authors string.