Arctotheca | |
---|---|
Arctotheca calendula | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Tribe: | Arctotideae |
Genus: |
Arctotheca J.C.Wendl. |
Synonyms | |
|
Arctotheca /ˌɑːrktoʊˈθiːkə/ is a small genus of flowering plants in the aster family. They are annuals or perennials native to southern Africa. At least two species are widely naturalized elsewhere, including Europe, California, Argentina, and Australia.