Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elsieae
ID:
115748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 113: 388 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115077



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • African Daisy-bush
  • Elsie's African Daisy


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Description

Osteospermum elsieae (also called 'Elsie's African Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the grasslands of South Africa. It has white flowers with long, narrow leaves and prefers to grow in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum elsieae is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osteospermum elsieae is a white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum elsieae is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is best to start with cuttings as they will root more quickly and reliably. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be about 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Osteospermum elsieae

Osteospermum elsieae is native to South Africa and can be found growing in the wild in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Osteospermum elsieae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum elsieae?

Osteospermum elsieae

What is the common name of Osteospermum elsieae?

Elsie's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum elsieae?

It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

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,

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