Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 478 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116983
Common Names
- Othonna macrosperma
- Large-seeded Othonna
- Large-seeded Othonna Daisy
Description
Othonna macrosperma (also called Large-seeded Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna macrosperma has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Othonna macrosperma is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna macrosperma is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the clumps being divided into smaller sections and replanted. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Othonna macrosperma
Othonna macrosperma is native to South Africa.
Othonna macrosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna macrosperma?
Othonna macrosperma
What is the common name of Othonna macrosperma?
Large-seeded Othonna
Where is Othonna macrosperma native to?
South Africa
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,