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Arctotis arctotoides (L.f.) O.Hoffm. trib. Arctotidae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesArctotis arctotoides (L.f.) O.Hoffm. trib. Arctotidae
BibliographyAnn. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 24: 313 (1910)
Native RangeSouth Africa to Lesotho and Namibia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude0-3355m
Descriptionleaves pinnatisect, adaxially pale green, abaxially white tomentose, with distinct midrib, capitula solitary, terminal, ca. 4cm across, ligules abaxially purple-brown
Size7-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring, 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
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsArctotis spatuligera O.Hoffm.
Osteospermum arctotoides L.f.
Venidium arctotoides (L.f.) Less.
Venidium decurrens Less.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, LES Lesotho, NAM Namibia, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State, TVL Northern Provinces)
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