Osteospermum armatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armatum
ID:
83306
Status:
valid
Authors:
Norl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1939: 790 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082635
Common Names
- African Daisy
- Blue-Eyed Daisy
- Blue Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osteospermum armatum (also called 'Armed Daisy', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has white or pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osteospermum armatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osteospermum armatum is a daisy-like flower with yellow petals and a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osteospermum armatum is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Osteospermum armatum
Osteospermum armatum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.
Osteospermum armatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osteospermum armatum?
Osteospermum armatum
What type of plant is Osteospermum armatum?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Osteospermum armatum found?
It is found in 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-39138: Based on the initial data import
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.