Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 769. (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091631
Common Names
- Gymnodiscus
- Rounded-leaved Othonna
- Othonna Gymnodiscus
Synonyms
- Doria gymnodiscus DC. [unknown]
Description
Othonna gymnodiscus (also called Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in rocky soils, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna gymnodiscus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Othonna gymnodiscus has yellow flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a rounded tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna gymnodiscus is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-10.
Where to Find Othonna gymnodiscus
Othonna gymnodiscus can be found in South Africa.
Othonna gymnodiscus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna gymnodiscus?
Othonna gymnodiscus
What is the common name of Othonna gymnodiscus?
Gymnodisc Othonna
What is the natural habitat of Othonna gymnodiscus?
Othonna gymnodiscus is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,