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Othonna taraxacoides (DC.) Sch.Bip. trib. Senecioneae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesOthonna taraxacoides (DC.) Sch.Bip. trib. Senecioneae
BibliographyFlora 27: 769 (1844)
Native Rangenw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Descriptionacaulescent, basal leaves glabrous, tapered to broad petiole, obovate or spathulate, lobate or crenate, capitula solitary, phyllaries lanceolate, acute
Size10-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
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
SynonymsDoria taraxacoides DC., Prodr. 6: 470 (1838)
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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