Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
moniliferum
ID:
113983

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 923 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113312



Common Names

  • Scoliosorus ensiformis
  • Scoliosorus
  • Ensiformis


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Synonyms

  • Osteospermum moniliferum moniliferum [unknown]
  • Osteospermum moniliferum moniliferum [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemoides monilifera monilifera [unknown]
  • Lepisiphon dentatus Turcz. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemoides monilifera (L.) Norl. [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum moniliferum (also called African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scoliosorus ensiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Osteospermum moniliferum sub. pisiferum (L.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Osteospermum moniliferum sub. rotundatum (DC.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Osteospermum moniliferum sub. canescens (DC.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Osteospermum moniliferum sub. septentrionale (Norl.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Osteospermum moniliferum sub. moniliferum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scoliosorus ensiformis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are tiny, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum moniliferum is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Osteospermum moniliferum

Scoliosorus ensiformis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Osteospermum moniliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum moniliferum?

Osteospermum moniliferum

What is the common name of Osteospermum moniliferum?

African Daisy

What is the habitat of Osteospermum moniliferum?

It is found in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and roadsides.

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,