Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
10769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1915, Ser. II. vii. 46

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010098

Common Names

  • Arctotis Hirsuta
  • Hairy Arctotis
  • Hairy African Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Venidium subacaule DC. [unknown]
  • Venidium hirsutum Harv. [unknown]
  • Antrospermum kraussii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Arctotis subacaulis Beauverd [unknown]
  • Venidium fugax Harv. [unknown]
  • Arctotis fugax Beauverd [unknown]
  • Arctotis hirsuta K.Lewin [unknown]
  • Venidium arctotoides Hort. Hamb. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Arctotis calendulacea Thunb. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Venidium hispidulum DC. [unknown]
  • Venidium speciosum Hort [unknown]

Description

Arctotis hirsuta (also called Hairy African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and hairy, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctotis hirsuta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis hirsuta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is not suitable for containers.

Where to Find Arctotis hirsuta

Arctotis hirsuta can be found in the western and southern parts of South Africa.

Arctotis hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctotis hirsuta?

Arctotis hirsuta

What type of plant is Arctotis hirsuta?

Arctotis hirsuta is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Arctotis hirsuta native to?

Arctotis hirsuta is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Arctotis genus

Arctotis serpens, Arctotis suffruticosa, Arctotis schraderi, Arctotis gumbletonii, Arctotis scullyi, Arctotis hirsuta, Arctotis leucanthemoides, Arctotis muricata, Arctotis gowerae, Arctotis debensis, Arctotis bellidiastrum, Arctotis schlechteri, Arctotis roodae, Arctotis venusta, Arctotis laciniata, Arctotis fastuosa, Arctotis acaulis, Arctotis bellidiastrum, Arctotis aspera, Arctotis erosa, Arctotis perfoliata, Arctotis rogersii, Arctotis revoluta, Arctotis merxmuelleri, Arctotis acuminata, Arctotis hispidula, Arctotis adpressa, Arctotis scabra, Arctotis dregei, Arctotis discolor, Arctotis frutescens, Arctotis breviscapa, Arctotis glabrata, Arctotis amplexicans, Arctotis diffusa, Arctotis campanulata, Arctotis microcephala, Arctotis venidioides, Arctotis arctotoides, Arctotis rotundifolia, Arctotis auriculata, Arctotis bellidifolia, Arctotis sulcocarpa, Arctotis angustifolia, Arctotis serpens, Arctotis leiocarpa, Arctotis verbascifolia, Arctotis spinulosa, Arctotis paniculata, Arctotis caudata,

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-10978: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.