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Othonna umbelliformis DC. trib. Senecioneae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesOthonna umbelliformis DC. trib. Senecioneae
BibliographyProdr. 6: 474 (1838)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptionglabrous, leaves obovate, obtuse, at base tapered, cuneate, sharply dentate to subentire, thinly coriaceous, the upper auriculate, capitula in umbellate corymb
Size15-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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