Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hyoseroides
ID:
84976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 333 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084305



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Blue-eyed Daisy
  • Blue Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Monoculus hyoseroides (DC.) B.Nord. [unknown]
  • Tripteris hyoseroides hyoseroides [unknown]
  • Tripteris hyoseroides DC. [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum hyoseroides (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum hyoseroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb for treating fever, colds, and headaches, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osteospermum hyoseroides is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum hyoseroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool, moist environment. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Osteospermum hyoseroides

Osteospermum hyoseroides can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and parts of Asia.

Osteospermum hyoseroides FAQ

What is the common name of Osteospermum hyoseroides?

African Daisy

What is the optimal soil pH for Osteospermum hyoseroides?

6.5 - 7.5

What is the optimal temperature for Osteospermum hyoseroides?

60-75°F

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235817-1: Based on the initial data import