Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 464 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059221
Common Names
- Large-flowered Osteospermum
- Osteospermum grandiflorum
- Large-flowered Osteospermum
Synonyms
- Tripteris petiolata DC. [unknown]
Description
Osteospermum grandiflorum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to southern Africa and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osteospermum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osteospermum grandiflorum is a daisy-like flower with white petals and yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osteospermum grandiflorum is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Osteospermum grandiflorum
Osteospermum grandiflorum is found in the tropical regions of Africa.
Osteospermum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osteospermum grandiflorum?
Osteospermum grandiflorum
What is the common name of Osteospermum grandiflorum?
Large-flowered Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum grandiflorum?
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,