Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
36519

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035848

Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Arctotis
  • Violet Daisy

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Description

Arctotis revoluta (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arctotis revoluta is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctotis revoluta has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctotis revoluta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Arctotis revoluta

Arctotis revoluta is native to South Africa and can be found in the Fynbos biome.

Arctotis revoluta FAQ

What is the common name of Arctotis revoluta?

African Daisy

What is the optimal soil pH for Arctotis revoluta?

6.5 to 7.5

What is the optimal light for Arctotis revoluta?

Full sun

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,