Arctotheca prostrata
Capeweed
Also known as: Arctotheca hirta Schrad. ex Steud. +4 more
- Arctotheca hirta Schrad. ex Steud.
- Arctotheca repens J.C.Wendl.
- Arctotis interrupta Thunb.
- Arctotis prostrata Salisb.
- Arctotis repens Jacq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Arctotheca prostrata (commonly known as Capeweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Namibia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mexico Central, Victoria