Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
135669

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1310 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134998

Common Names

  • Arborescent Othonna
  • Othonna
  • Tree Othonna

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Synonyms

  • Othonna procera Salisb. [unknown]
  • Othonna coronopifolia Thunb. [unknown]
  • Othonna arborescens arborescens [unknown]

Description

Othonna arborescens (also called Tree Othonna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna arborescens is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant and is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna arborescens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna arborescens is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Othonna arborescens

Othonna arborescens can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa, including the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Othonna arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna arborescens?

Othonna arborescens

What is the common name of Othonna arborescens?

Tree Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna arborescens?

Grasslands, heaths and open woodlands

Species in the Othonna genus

Othonna intermedia, Othonna furcata, Othonna purpurascens, Othonna ovalifolia, Othonna pachypoda, Othonna hallii, Othonna perfoliata, Othonna abrotanifolia, Othonna othonnites, Othonna burttii, Othonna parviflora, Othonna retrorsa, Othonna pavelkae, Othonna leptodactyla, Othonna cremnophila, Othonna filicaulis, Othonna natalensis, Othonna chromochaeta, Othonna eriocarpa, Othonna quinqueradiata, Othonna pavonia, Othonna cakilefolia, Othonna incisa, Othonna osteospermoides, Othonna quinquedentata, Othonna lasiocarpa, Othonna euphorbioides, Othonna lingua, Othonna bulbosa, Othonna trinervia, Othonna digitata, Othonna herrei, Othonna gypsicola, Othonna graveolens, Othonna wrinkleana, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna triplinervia, Othonna lobata, Othonna zeyheri, Othonna cyclophylla, Othonna humilis, Othonna primulina, Othonna ciliata, Othonna oleracea, Othonna spinescens, Othonna dentata, Othonna viminea, Othonna brandbergensis, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna petiolaris,

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