Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
afra
ID:
105697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125(1) 30 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000105026



Common Names

  • African Osmitopsis
  • African Daisy
  • Osmitopsis afra


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Description

Osmitopsis afra (also called 'African Osmitopsis', among many other common names) is an herb native to Africa. It grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Osmitopsis afra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmitopsis afra is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmitopsis afra is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It is easily propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Osmitopsis afra

Osmitopsis afra can be found in the savannas of Africa, as well as parts of the Middle East.

Osmitopsis afra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmitopsis afra?

Osmitopsis afra

What are the common names of Osmitopsis afra?

Common names of Osmitopsis afra include African daisy and African aster

Where does Osmitopsis afra grow?

Osmitopsis afra grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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-6289: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.