Osteospermum australe - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australe
ID:
60083
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60(3): 259 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059412
Common Names
- Australian Osteospermum
- African Daisy
- Blue-Eyed Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osteospermum australe (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Osteospermum australe is a flowering plant that is often grown in gardens for its ornamental value. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Osteospermum australe are daisy-like, with yellow petals and a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osteospermum australe is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. It can also be grown from seed.
Where to Find Osteospermum australe
Osteospermum australe can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Osteospermum australe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osteospermum australe?
Osteospermum australe
What is the common name of Osteospermum australe?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum australe?
It 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-16501: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.