Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
132053

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92252: Based on the initial data import
Pauline Bond (1917-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bond' in the authors string.