Othonna intermedia
Species of plant
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Othonna intermedia is a species of plant from South Africa.
| Othonna intermedia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Othonna |
| Species: | O. intermedia |
| Binomial name | |
| Othonna intermedia Compton | |
Description
This tuberous geophyte has no stem or a short stem. It grows to be up to 150 cm (59 in) tall with a woolly crown. The leaves are concerntrated at the base of the plant. Up to three leafy bracts are found around the flower stems. The flowers are yellow.[1]
Distribution and habitat
This plant is known from the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa. It has an area of occurrence of 6,914 km2 (2,670 sq mi), in which it is found at 15-20 locations.[2] It is common on quartz patches in the Knersvlakte.[1]
Conservation
This species is considered to be near threatened by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. It is declining due to urbanisation, agriculture and mining in its habitat.[2]
