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Othonna macrophylla DC. trib. Senecioneae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesOthonna macrophylla DC. trib. Senecioneae
BibliographyProdr. 6: 480 (1838)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaves only basal, ovate-elliptic, shortly petiolate, acute, 4-8cm, sparsely denticulate, coriaceous, glabrous, distinctly veined, capitula solitary, phyllaries acuminate
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOthonna ovalifolia Hutch.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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