Flora Detail
| Common Name | Fivetooth Babooncabbage, heavenly daisy; bobbejaankool (Afr.). |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Date Observed | 10-03-2021 |
| Category | Shrubs |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | 3384RGu |
| Flowering Time | Spring,Summer |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Locations Observed | |
| Estuary | |
| Koppie | |
| Nature Reserve | Few,Many |
| Small Holding | Few,Many |
| Village | |
| Greater Rooiels | |
Othonna quinquedentata
Information
Fivetooth Babooncabbage, heavenly daisy; bobbejaankool (Afr.).
Othonna quinquedentata, or five-tooth baboon cabbage, is a short-lived, upright shrub (up to 2m tall) in the daisy family native to the Western Cape, South Africa. It features thick, smooth, light green toothed leaves and produces yellow daisy-like flowers, often blooming after fires. It is drought-resistant, thrives in sun.
Key Details
Common Names: Five-tooth baboon cabbage, heavenly daisy (Eng.); bobbejaankool (Afr.).
Growth Form: Erect, woody-based shrub or succulent shrublet.
Leaves: Fleshy, light green, hairless, often toothed, 50–150 mm long.
Flowers: Small, yellow, daisy-like heads (~3 cm across) with 5 ray florets, appearing in clusters from October to March.
Habitat: Coastal scrub, fynbos, often thriving after fires.
Growth Conditions: Requires full sun, well-drained, compost-rich or sandy soil.
Garden Use: Ideal for succulent gardens, rocky areas, and containers.
Note: The species is distinct from Othonna dentata, which has blue-grey, coarsely toothed leaves and is found closer to the high-water mark. ( AI Overview )
