Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
volkensii
ID:
90496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 122 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089825



Common Names

  • Volkensii Osteospermum
  • Osteospermum Volkensii
  • Volkensii African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Tripteris volkensii O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum volkensii (also called Volkens Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, green leaves. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum volkensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osteospermum volkensii has small, white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum volkensii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Osteospermum volkensii

Osteospermum volkensii is native to East Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and agricultural fields.

Osteospermum volkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum volkensii?

Osteospermum volkensii

What is the common name of Osteospermum volkensii?

Volkens Daisy

Where is Osteospermum volkensii native to?

East Africa

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

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' 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:235920-1: Based on the initial data import