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Common Names
- Scully's Arctotis
- Arctotis
- Scully's African Daisy
Description
Arctotis scullyi (also called Arctotis scullyi, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can be found in areas with low rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Arctotis scullyi is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctotis scullyi has bright yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctotis scullyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. The plant can be divided in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Arctotis scullyi
Arctotis scullyi can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Arctotis scullyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctotis scullyi?
Arctotis scullyi
What is the common name of Arctotis scullyi?
Scully's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Arctotis scullyi?
Arid regions of South Africa
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,