Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
115643

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 481 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114972

Common Names

  • Netted Othonna
  • Netted Daisy
  • Netted Daisybush

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Description

Othonna reticulata (also called Netted Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna reticulata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna reticulata is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna reticulata is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance once established. For best results, sow seeds in the spring and take stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Othonna reticulata

Othonna reticulata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Othonna reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna reticulata?

Othonna reticulata

What is the common name of Othonna reticulata?

Netted Othonna

What is the habitat of Othonna reticulata?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas

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,

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