Status:
valid
Authors:
Bond
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 53(6): 496 (1987) (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131382
Common Names
- Cape Daisy
- African Daisy
- Cape Marigold
Description
Oldenburgia intermedia (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is a popular garden plant and is often used as a ground cover.
Uses & Benefits
Oldenburgia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oldenburgia intermedia is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oldenburgia intermedia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When planting from seed, sow in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, and place in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sheltered spot.
Where to Find Oldenburgia intermedia
Oldenburgia intermedia is found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Oldenburgia intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oldenburgia intermedia?
Oldenburgia intermedia
What is the common name of Oldenburgia intermedia?
None
What is the family of Oldenburgia intermedia?
Asteraceae
Species in the Oldenburgia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,