Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polycephalum
ID:
36767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 294 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036096



Common Names

  • Polycephalum
  • Many-headed Daisy
  • Osteospermum


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Synonyms

  • Tripteris polycephala DC. [unknown]
  • Tripteris limonifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum polycephalum (also called Many-Headed Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry areas, such as hillsides, and has white flowers with a single row of petals and velvety leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum polycephalum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osteospermum polycephalum has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum polycephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Osteospermum polycephalum

Osteospermum polycephalum is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Osteospermum polycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum polycephalum?

Osteospermum polycephalum

What is the common name of Osteospermum polycephalum?

Many-Headed Daisy

What is the optimal growing temperature of Osteospermum polycephalum?

60-70°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:235866-1: Based on the initial data import