Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudicaulis
ID:
1776

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001105



Common Names

  • Ursinia nudicaulis
  • Naked-Stemmed Ursinia
  • Naked-Stemmed Daisy


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Description

Ursinia nudicaulis (also called Naked-Stemmed Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a smooth stem and grows to a height of about 30 cm. Its leaves are oblong and have a gray-green color. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia nudicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ursinia nudicaulis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia nudicaulis is a hardy, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ursinia nudicaulis

Ursinia nudicaulis can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Ursinia nudicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia nudicaulis?

Ursinia nudicaulis

What is the common name of Ursinia nudicaulis?

Naked-stemmed Daisy

Where is Ursinia nudicaulis found?

Ursinia nudicaulis is found in South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Ursinia nudicaulis?

Ursinia nudicaulis is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem.

What is the flower color of Ursinia nudicaulis?

Ursinia nudicaulis has yellow flowers.

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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