Arctotis microcephala (DC.) Beauverd
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Herb, up to 200 mm tall. Leaves lyrate-pinnatifid, albo-tomentose beneath. Pedicels normally shorter than leaves; heads small. Achenes epappose, glabrous. Flowers yellow. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Grassland. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

September to March

Altitude

610 to 3100 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Arctotis microcephala (DC.) Beauverd

Published in: Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève ser. 2, 7(1-2): 49 (1915)

Synonym(s)

Venidium microcephalum DC.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Cichorioideae

53 results for Arctotis microcephala (DC.) Beauverd

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0236057-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 959 | 1967-10-10

South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN; KONINGSPARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0854384-0 Collector(s) & number: Kroon, NV, 15373 | 1997-10-11

South Africa, Free State, Sasol Game Park. The Star 387, SW of Sasolburg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0613915-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 1566 | 1980-12-20

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN; 5 KM OUTSIDE GRAHAMSTOWN ON CRADOCK ROAD AERODROME COMMONAGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1572824-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 863 | 1985-1-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West. KRNP [Karoo National Park]. Mount View. Alt: 6000'.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1572825-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 905 | 1985-1-4

South Africa, Western Cape, KRNP [Karoo National Park]. Mount View. Alt: 5500'.

General notes: SCHG263

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0485042-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 6726 | 1976-10-19

Lesotho, ROMA; BACHER'S CAMPUS; PEDIMENT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0582164-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN922 | 2000-9-30

South Africa, Eastern Cape, East London Mercedes Race Track off Settlers Way.

General notes: Forest & Savanna. Coastal dune & swamp forest/East Coast thorn bushveld. Hill slope. Soil. Moist/damp. Clay. Dolerite. Full sun. Gentle slope. S aspect. Biotic effect: recently burned, roadside, disturbed. Herb, 0.25 m tall. Stolonic roots. Stems with parallel lines of green & furry white. Leaves deeply lobed. Flowers yellow. Fruit = dried flowers. Common. 1 component. Owner: East London municipality - Mr Meyer, telnr. 043-705246

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214737-0 Collector(s) & number: Dyer, RA, 1670 | 1928-10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIV.; GRAHAMSTOWN; 6.5 MI. FROM GRAHAMSTOWN ON CRADOCK RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0015685-0 Collector(s) & number: Pott, R, 4246 | 1912-1-

South Africa, North West, Zeerust.

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Barcode: PRE0214581-0 Collector(s) & number: Kinges, HG, 1808 | 1948-9-19

South Africa, North West, LICHTENBURG DIST; HAKBOSLAAGTE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214731-0 Collector(s) & number: Bryant, EG, 1178 | 1935-11-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, PRIESKA DIV.; NIEKERKSHOOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214590-0 Collector(s) & number: Werger, MJA, 89 | 1969-1-15

South Africa, Free State, BETHLEHEM; NONNASHOEK; 3 MI. ZO. VAN BETHLEHEM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0724107-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 3994 | 1986-2-26

South Africa, Cape Province, NUWEVELDBERG; BOK SE PLAAS; C 60 KM S OF FRASERBURG. C. 6 KM E OF FARMHOUSE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0104612-0 Collector(s) & number: Panagos, MD, 36 | 1987-2-5

Lesotho, Maluti Mountains; 10km from Oxbow Lodge on road to Mokhotlong.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0588058-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 11092 | 2000-8-16

South Africa, North West, About 29 km south of Ottosdal, in the Palmietfontein farm area.

General notes: Gently rolling countryside; near farmhouse; area grazed and disturbed due to diamond mining. In small patches. Herb, silvery, flat on ground, starting to flower. Flowers yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0724100-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 3978 | 1986-2-25

South Africa, Cape Province, FRASERBURG DIV.; NUWEVELDBERG; BOKSEPLAAS C. 60 KM S OF FRASERBURG, C. 5 KM SW OF FARMHOUSE. SHALE SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214735-0 Collector(s) & number: Schonland, S, 830 | 1894-2-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0135474-0 Collector(s) & number: Ramdhani, S, 469 | 2004-2-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Umtata. Maqanyeni (Libode). Along N2, ±0.5km N of Dan's Hardware & Supermarket, ±15km NE of Umtata.

General notes: Habitat description: Grassland. Soil loamy-clay, moderately drained. In full sun. Along national road, partially disturbed habitat. Plant description: Low-lying, asteraceous, herb. Leaves lobed, green, & hairy on adaxial surface, grey & more hairy on abaxial surface. Flowers both disc & ray florets yellow. Other notes: Locally common. DNA voucher made. Most plants in flower.

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Barcode: PRE0648705-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, HH, 2060 | 1983-9-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBERT DIST.; CLIFTONVALE FARM NEAR TO AND OPPOSITE TO JUNCTION OF CALEDON AND ORANGE RIVERS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0689212-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1303 | 1985-11-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIST.; NAS. BERGKWAGGA PARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0866248-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, ER/KSAN103 | 2005-12-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Karoo National Park. In the vicinity of the FM-tower.

General notes: SANPARKS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1560492-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett & Steensma, 3994 | 1986-2-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Nuweveldberg c. 60 km S of Fraserberg c. 6 km east of farmhouse. Bok se plaas.

General notes: Pollen sampled for COMPOSITAS-SA. S. Manzano 4/2021.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214739-0 Collector(s) & number: Burger, S, TRV 23266 | 1912-2-

South Africa, Northern Cape, KOOKFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214728-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 16520 | 1952-10-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, MIDDELBURG DIST.; SNEEUWBERG; OPPERMANSKRAAL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214726-0 Collector(s) & number: Penzhorn, B, 5810 | 1968-9-10

South Africa, Cape Province,

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0564138-0 Collector(s) & number: Victor, JE, 705 | 1995-12-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Road from Burgersdorp to Molteno.

General notes: Biotic effect: Growing along side of road. Flowers: yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0603106-0 Collector(s) & number: du Toit, CF, 163 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KWAGGASBERG NAS. PRK; WELTEVREDE KLOOF.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214579-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 11209A | 1911-11-20

South Africa, North West, CHRISTIANA; KAFFRARIA 296

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Barcode: PRE0214588-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1589 | 1935-10-

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; SPITSKOP; NR. SLOOT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0723163-0 Collector(s) & number: Panagos, MD, s.n. | 1987-2-

Lesotho, MALUTI MOUNTAINS; 10 KM FROM OXBOW LODGE ON ROAD TO MOKHOT= LONG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214586-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A1433 | 1928-2-

South Africa, North West, MARICO; ZEERUST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0524750-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 7962 | 1977-11-15

Lesotho, ROMA; MOUNTAIN ROAD; 10 KM. FROM ROMA NR. HA NTSI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214592-0 Collector(s) & number: Roberts, BR, 3132 | 1965-1-21

South Africa, Free State, BETHLEHEM DIST.; GOLDEN GATE HIGHLAND; GENERAALSKOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214719-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubke, RA, 268 | 1962-1-21

Lesotho, BUTHA BUTHE DIST.; TLOTLOHATZE RIVER VA; KHATIBE CAMP C SLPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0725551-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 17 | 1935-9-12

South Africa, Gauteng, VEREENIGING DIST.; LEEUWKUIL; PASTURE RESEARCH STATION

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0861390-0 Collector(s) & number: Powrie, LW, LWP 1575 | 2008-3-5

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TBR: Tsolwana NR. Degradation fence-line contrast. Plot 2 on Tsolwana side of fence.

General notes: Acocks vt: 22. VEGMAP 2006 type: Gs 16 Queenstown Thornveld. Slope: gentle. Size: 0.1 x 0.15 m. Leaves green, soft, lightly hairy above, more pubescent beneath. Flowers bright yellow ray and disk florets. Photographs taken: LWPD5148; LWPD5149; LWPD5150.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0526738-0 Collector(s) & number: Victor, JE, 1873 | 1996-3-22

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Queenstown District: Road between Cathcart and Queenstown, near turnoff to Whittlesea.

General notes: Open woody grassland. Inflorescence yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0826926-0 Collector(s) & number: Sebothoma, PN, 67 | 1997-1-13

South Africa, Eastern Cape, 19 km from Dordrecht on road to Queenstown. S31°32'198" E26°58'178".

General notes: Grassland. Rocky loam soil. Poorly-drained. Full sun. Gentle slope. Undisturbed. Herb 0.5 m tall. Flowers yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214577-0 Collector(s) & number: Louw, WJ, 1973 | 1951-9-19

South Africa, North West, PANFONTEIN GAME RES

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Barcode: PRE0214721-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 361 | 1948-11-13

Lesotho, KOHLERS MILL DIST.; TEBETEBENG RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0471070-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 6290 | 1975-1-6

Lesotho, BETW MOLIMO & NTHUSE PASS NR. PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0553418-0 Collector(s) & number: Ruch, MO, 57913 | 1960-5-2

Lesotho, ROMA VALLEY

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Barcode: PRE0823496-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 1192 | 1997-1-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, 14 km from Cofimvaba on road to Queenstown. Mountain slope. 31°58'0,55"S 27°27'2,2"E.

General notes: Local variation in grassland. Dolerite ridges. Full sun. Mountain slope with Ptaeroxylon obliquum, Cyphostemma sp., Schotia afra + Carissa bispinosa.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0682758-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 905 | 1985-1-4

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; KAROO NAT. PARK.; MOUNTAIN VIEW.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214580-0 Collector(s) & number: Louw, WJ, 2019 | 1952-3-29

South Africa, North West, PANFONTEIN GAME RES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0744569-0 Collector(s) & number: Rattray, GW, 104 | 1919-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE; HOGSBACK; IN YOUNG PLANTATIONS WHERE LAND HAS BEEN HOED

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214578-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 576 | 1974-9-28

South Africa, North West, MAKWASSIE; OP PAD NA WOLMARANSSTAD BY LEEUWFONTEIN UITDRAAIPAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0469486-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 4202 | 1974-9-

Lesotho, ROMA VALLEY; LIPIRING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214587-0 Collector(s) & number: Prosser, LN, 1534 | 1950-11-26

South Africa, Free State, KROONSTAD; 5 MI. S. OF KROONSTAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0485166-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rensburg, P, 123 | 1966-12-13

South Africa, Free State, KROONSTAD DIST.; EDENVILLE; LUSTHOF PLAAS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0290665-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 1602 | 1999-12-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Rhodes: On gravel road / jeep track between Naudesnek and Ben Macdhui; Cairntoul Farm. Plateau.

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Barcode: PRE0214722-0 Collector(s) & number: Anderson, JR, ORFS330 | 1972-1-7

South Africa, Cape Province, ABOVE STORES

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Barcode: PRE0214589-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4458 | 1927-9-6

South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN DIST.; HOEVELD FARM ABOUT 12 MI. E. OF BLOEMFONTEIN BELOW HOMESTEAD IN CAMP

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae Cron, GV; et al.

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)423-682

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae: Arctotis L. McKenzie, R

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 353-356

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1922

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Systematische gliederung und geographische verbreitung der Arctotideae-Arctotidinae Lewin, RA

Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis 11: 1-75

1915

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Conspectus Generum Specierumque Arctotidinearum Beauverd, G

Bulletin de la Société Botanique de Genève: 41-56

1865

FLORA CHAPTER

Compositae Harvey, WH

In: WH Harvey & OW Sonder (eds), Rubiaceae to Campanulaceae. Flora Capensis 3: 44-530

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

No results found for Arctotis microcephala (DC.) Beauverd

Status

Status and criteria

NE

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