Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
junceum
ID:
7682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb. ex Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 437 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007011

Common Names

  • Osteospermum junceum
  • Junceum Osteospermum
  • Osteospermum

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Synonyms

  • Osteospermum pisiferum Burm. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Osteospermum paniculatum Less. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Osteospermum macrocarpum DC. [unknown]
  • Osteospermum coriaceum DC. [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum junceum (also called Rush Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white and yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and in cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum junceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osteospermum junceum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum junceum can be propagated from cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and plant them in a pot filled with a moist, well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should take root within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Osteospermum junceum

Osteospermum junceum is native to South Africa and can be found in moist areas.

Osteospermum junceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum junceum?

Osteospermum junceum

What is the common name of Osteospermum junceum?

African daisy

What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum junceum?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235824-1: Based on the initial data import