Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
860

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1887(1): 670 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000189



Common Names

  • Ursinia punctata
  • Spotted Ursinia
  • Spotted Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Ursinia concolor N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne gracilis DC. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne punctata Less. [unknown]
  • Ursinia pauciloba N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne anethoides ramossima DC. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne concolor Harv. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne pauciloba DC. [unknown]
  • Sphenogyne anethoides brachyglossa DC. [unknown]
  • Arctotis punctata Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Ursinia punctata (also called Spotted Ursinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia punctata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its roots being used to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ursinia punctata has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia punctata is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Ursinia punctata

Ursinia punctata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ursinia punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia punctata?

Ursinia punctata

What is the common name of Ursinia punctata?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Ursinia punctata?

It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas

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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