Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Norl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 164 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007360
Common Names
- Osteospermum Rotundifolium
- African Daisy
- Blue Daisy
Synonyms
- Osteospermum corymbosum rotundifolium DC. [unknown]
Description
Osteospermum rotundifolium (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has round, toothed leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Osteospermum rotundifolium is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osteospermum rotundifolium is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osteospermum rotundifolium is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Osteospermum rotundifolium
Osteospermum rotundifolium is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape.
Osteospermum rotundifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osteospermum rotundifolium?
Osteospermum rotundifolium
What is the common name of Osteospermum rotundifolium?
Round-leaved Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum rotundifolium?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,