Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
60875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 609 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060204



Common Names

  • Serrated Ursinia
  • Ursinia Serrata
  • Serrated Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Sphenogyne sonneratii Cass. [unknown]

Description

Ursinia serrata (also called Serrated Ursinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with toothed margins. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ursinia serrata is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ursinia serrata has bright yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ursinia serrata is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ursinia serrata

Ursinia serrata is native to South Africa.

Ursinia serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ursinia serrata?

Ursinia serrata

What is the common name of Ursinia serrata?

Serrated Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Ursinia serrata?

It is native to South Africa, where it grows in grassland and scrub at elevations of 1,000–2,500 m.

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,