Osteospermum incanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanum
ID:
96102
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burm.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 29 (err. typ (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095431
Common Names
- Osteospermum
- Incan Daisy
- African Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osteospermum incanum (also called Incan Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Osteospermum incanum is an ornamental plant that can be used in flower beds and borders. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osteospermum incanum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow-tipped ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osteospermum incanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-draining soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Osteospermum incanum
Osteospermum incanum is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Osteospermum incanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osteospermum incanum?
Osteospermum incanum
What type of plant is Osteospermum incanum?
It is an annual herb
Where does Osteospermum incanum grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
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
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235820-1: Based on the initial data import