Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paleacea
ID:
133892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
gcc

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 608 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133221



Common Names

  • Ursinia
  • African Daisy
  • Paleacea


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Synonyms

  • Arctotis trifurcata Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Ursinia longiscapa E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Ursinia crithmifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Arctotis paleacea L. [unknown]
  • Ursinia anethifolia N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne crithmifolia crithmifolia [unknown]
  • Ursinia crithmifolia crithmifolia [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne anethifolia Less. [unknown]
  • Ursinia crithmoides Poir. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne grandiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne crithmifolia grandiflora Harv. [unknown]
  • Ursinia crithmifolia grandiflora (Harv.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne crithmifolia trifurcata DC. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne paleacea Less. [unknown]
  • Arctotis crithmifolia Harv. [unknown]
  • Arctotis coronopifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ursinia anethifolia Zahlbr. [unknown]
  • Arctotis crithmoides P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne crithmifolia R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Ursinia paleacea (also called Pale ursinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single seed head. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia paleacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ursinia paleacea has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia paleacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ursinia paleacea

Ursinia paleacea can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Ursinia paleacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia paleacea?

Ursinia paleacea

What is the natural habitat of Ursinia paleacea?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Ursinia paleacea?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-94034: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.