Othonna intermedia is a species of plant from South Africa.
Description This tuberous geophyte has no stem or a short stem. It grows to be up to 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.e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
Distribution and habitat This plant is known from the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa. It has an area of occurrence of , in which it is found at 15-20 locations.van der Colff, D., Helme, N.A. & von Staden, L. 2014. Othonna intermedia Compton. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 13 January 2023 It is common on quartz patches in the Knersvlakte.
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.
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