Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
73247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 295 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072576



Common Names

  • Microcarpum Osteospermum
  • Microcarpum African Daisy
  • Microcarpum Cape Daisy


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Description

Osteospermum microcarpum (also called Dwarf African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and grows in sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Osteospermum microcarpum sub. microcarpum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osteospermum microcarpum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum microcarpum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Osteospermum microcarpum

Osteospermum microcarpum can be found in South Africa.

Osteospermum microcarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum microcarpum?

Osteospermum microcarpum

What is the common name of Osteospermum microcarpum?

African Daisy

What is the growth habit of Osteospermum microcarpum?

It is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30 cm.

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-29322: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.