Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
87223

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 688 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086552



Common Names

  • Ursinia montana
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Montane Daisy


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Description

Ursinia montana (also called mountain ursinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia montana is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ursinia montana sub. apiculata (DC.) Prassler
Ursinia montana sub. montana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ursinia montana is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are slender and erect, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia montana is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ursinia montana

Ursinia montana is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Ursinia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia montana?

Ursinia montana

What is the common name of Ursinia montana?

Montana Daisy

What is the habitat of Ursinia montana?

Ursinia montana is found in dry, grassy meadows in the western United States

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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