Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spinigerum
ID:
93622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Norl.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 326 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092951



Common Names

  • Osteospermum spinigerum
  • Spiny Osteospermum
  • Osteospermum


Searching for Osteospermum spinigerum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tripteris spinigera Norl. [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum spinigerum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum spinigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osteospermum spinigerum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

Searching for Osteospermum spinigerum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum spinigerum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in dry, rocky soils. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Osteospermum spinigerum

Osteospermum spinigerum is found in South Africa.

Osteospermum spinigerum FAQ

What are the common names for Osteospermum spinigerum?

Osteospermum spinigerum is commonly known as the African daisy.

What is the scientific classification of Osteospermum spinigerum?

Osteospermum spinigerum belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Osteospermum.

What is the habitat of Osteospermum spinigerum?

Osteospermum spinigerum is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,