Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acanthospermum
ID:
59698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1939: 785 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059027



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Blue-Eyed Daisy
  • Daisy Bush


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Description

Osteospermum acanthospermum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It typically grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum acanthospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osteospermum acanthospermum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum acanthospermum is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Osteospermum acanthospermum

Osteospermum acanthospermum can be found in the southern African region.

Osteospermum acanthospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum acanthospermum?

Osteospermum acanthospermum

What type of plant is Osteospermum acanthospermum?

Osteospermum acanthospermum is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum acanthospermum?

Osteospermum acanthospermum is native to South Africa

Species in the Osteospermum genus

Osteospermum spinosum, Osteospermum leptolobum, Osteospermum pinnatum, Osteospermum calendulaceum, Osteospermum junceum, Osteospermum rotundifolium, Osteospermum spathulatum, Osteospermum crassifolium, Osteospermum asperulum, Osteospermum rosulatum, Osteospermum pterigoideum, Osteospermum sinuatum, Osteospermum nervosum, Osteospermum angolense, Osteospermum burttianum, Osteospermum attenuatum, Osteospermum montanum, Osteospermum subulatum, Osteospermum vaillantii, Osteospermum muricatum, Osteospermum triquetrum, Osteospermum rigidum, Osteospermum monocephalum, Osteospermum spinescens, Osteospermum ilicifolium, Osteospermum polycephalum, Osteospermum corymbosum, Osteospermum grandidentatum, Osteospermum auriculatum, Osteospermum polygaloides, Osteospermum scariosum, Osteospermum corymbosum, Osteospermum polygaloides, Osteospermum pinnatilobatum, Osteospermum breviradiatum, Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum grandiflorum, Osteospermum australe, Osteospermum hirsutum, Osteospermum bidens, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum spinescens, Osteospermum tomentosum, Osteospermum bolusii, Osteospermum microcarpum, Osteospermum hafstroemii, Osteospermum ciliatum, Osteospermum rigidum, Osteospermum imbricatum, Osteospermum lanceolatum,

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-16123: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.