Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amplectens
ID:
62351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 339 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061680



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Osteospermum
  • Osteospermum amplectens


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Synonyms

  • Tripteris confusa Bolus [unknown]
  • Calendula muricata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Tripteris amplexicaulis DC. [illegitimate]
  • Calendula arborescens Jacq. [unknown]
  • Calendula rigida Aiton [unknown]
  • Norlindhia amplectens (Harv.) B.Nord. [unknown]
  • Tripteris amplectens Harv. [unknown]
  • Calendula rigida Dryand. [unknown]
  • Carlina scabra Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Tripteris gracilis Hutch. [unknown]
  • Tripteris arborescens (Jacq.) Less. [unknown]
  • Tripteris arborescens Harv. [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum amplectens (also called African daisy, blue-eyed daisy, and many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has white, pink, purple, or blue daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum amplectens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osteospermum amplectens has bright yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum amplectens is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Osteospermum amplectens

Osteospermum amplectens is native to the Cape Province of South Africa.

Osteospermum amplectens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum amplectens?

Osteospermum amplectens

What is the common name of Osteospermum amplectens?

Clasping African Daisy

Where is Osteospermum amplectens native to?

It is native to Mexico

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

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235759-1: Based on the initial data import