Arctotheca
# Arctotheca

Arctotheca /ˌɑːrktoʊˈθiːkə/ is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are annuals or perennials native to southern Africa. It is becoming an invasive weed in other parts of the world.

## Species

The following is a list of the accepted species and their native countries:

* Arctotheca calendula (L.) Levyns — Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho
* Arctotheca forbesiana K.Lewin — Cape Provinces
* Arctotheca marginata Beyers — Northern Cape
* Arctotheca populifolia (P.J.Bergius) Norl. — Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique
* Arctotheca prostrata Britten — Cape Provinces, Namibia
