Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 689 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133744
Common Names
- Thin-leaved Ursinia
- Thinleaf Ursinia
- Thin-leaved Daisy
Description
Ursinia tenuiloba (also called Narrow-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open habitats such as grassland, scrubland, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ursinia tenuiloba has been used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat wounds, skin infections, and other ailments. It has also been used for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ursinia tenuiloba is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ursinia tenuiloba is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Ursinia tenuiloba
Ursinia tenuiloba is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and shrublands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Ursinia tenuiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ursinia tenuiloba?
Ursinia tenuiloba
What are the common names of Ursinia tenuiloba?
Slender-leaved ursinia, Slender-leaved ursinia
What is the natural habitat of Ursinia tenuiloba?
Ursinia tenuiloba is native to South Africa.
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,