Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
karooicum
ID:
137481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolus) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 212 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136810



Common Names

  • Karoo Osteospermum
  • African Daisy
  • Blue-eyed Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Tripteris karrooica Bolus [unknown]
  • Tripteris integrifolia Dinter [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum karooicum (also called African daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It has daisy-like flowers with yellow centres and white petals. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum karooicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osteospermum karooicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum karooicum is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Osteospermum karooicum

Osteospermum karooicum is native to the Karoo region of South Africa.

Osteospermum karooicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum karooicum?

Osteospermum karooicum

What is the common name of Osteospermum karooicum?

Karoo Daisy

Where is Osteospermum karooicum found?

It is found in 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-97510: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.