Status:
valid
Authors:
Norl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 48: 148 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012578
Common Names
- Osteospermum angolense
- Angolense Osteospermum
- Angolense African Daisy
Description
Osteospermum angolense (also called Osteospermum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Osteospermum angolense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases and its flowers being used to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osteospermum angolense has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osteospermum angolense is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Osteospermum angolense
Osteospermum angolense is native to Angola and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Osteospermum angolense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osteospermum angolense?
Osteospermum angolense
What is the common name of Osteospermum angolense?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum angolense?
Grassland and scrubland
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,