Arctotis fastuosa
Cape Daisy, Monarch Of The Veld
Also known as: Anemonospermos fastuosa (Jacq.) Kuntze +12 more
- Anemonospermos fastuosa (Jacq.) Kuntze
- Arctotis aurea (DC.) Beauverd
- Arctotis aurea (DC.) K.Lewin
- Arctotis macrocephala Beauverd
- Arctotis maximiliani Schltr. ex Beauverd
- Arctotis maximiliani Schltr. ex Dinter
- Arctotis wybi O.Hoffm.
- Arctotis wylei (Harv.) O.Hoffm.
- Arctotis wyleyi (Harv.) Beauverd
- Venidium aureum DC.
- Venidium fastuosum (Jacq.) Stapf
- Venidium macrocephalum DC.
- Venidium wyleyi Harv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Arctotis fastuosa (commonly known as Cape daisy or Monarch of the veld) is an annual within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
California