Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incisa
ID:
21439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 341 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020768

Common Names

  • Incisa daisy
  • Incisa othonna
  • Othonna incisa

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Synonyms

  • Othonna cakilifolia latifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Othonna incisa (also called Cutleaf Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South Africa. It has a hairy stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna incisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna incisa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna incisa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Othonna incisa

Othonna incisa can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Othonna incisa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna incisa?

Othonna incisa

What is the common name of Othonna incisa?

Incised Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna incisa?

It is found in dry, grassy areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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