Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 478 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040927
Common Names
- Othonna triplinervia
- Three-veined Othonna
- Three-nerved Othonna
Description
Othonna triplinervia (also called Triplinervia's Othonna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Othonna triplinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Othonna triplinervia is white and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Othonna triplinervia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification.
Where to Find Othonna triplinervia
Othonna triplinervia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Syria.
Othonna triplinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Othonna triplinervia?
Othonna triplinervia
What is the common name of Othonna triplinervia?
Triplinervia Othonna
What is the natural habitat of Othonna triplinervia?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Central and South 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,