Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
osteospermoides
ID:
21937

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 474 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021266

Common Names

  • Othonna osteospermoides
  • Osteospermoides Othonna
  • Osteospermoides Daisy

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Description

Othonna osteospermoides (also called Othonna Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna osteospermoides is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known to attract butterflies and bees, and it can also be used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna osteospermoides is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is an achene, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna osteospermoides is a succulent perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easily propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best planted in spring or summer.

Where to Find Othonna osteospermoides

Othonna osteospermoides is native to the deserts of South Africa and Namibia.

Othonna osteospermoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna osteospermoides?

Othonna osteospermoides

What is the common name of Othonna osteospermoides?

Osteospermum Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Othonna osteospermoides?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Othonna genus

Othonna intermedia, Othonna furcata, Othonna purpurascens, Othonna ovalifolia, Othonna pachypoda, Othonna hallii, Othonna perfoliata, Othonna abrotanifolia, Othonna othonnites, Othonna burttii, Othonna parviflora, Othonna retrorsa, Othonna pavelkae, Othonna leptodactyla, Othonna cremnophila, Othonna filicaulis, Othonna natalensis, Othonna chromochaeta, Othonna eriocarpa, Othonna quinqueradiata, Othonna pavonia, Othonna cakilefolia, Othonna incisa, Othonna osteospermoides, Othonna quinquedentata, Othonna lasiocarpa, Othonna euphorbioides, Othonna lingua, Othonna bulbosa, Othonna trinervia, Othonna digitata, Othonna herrei, Othonna gypsicola, Othonna graveolens, Othonna wrinkleana, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna triplinervia, Othonna lobata, Othonna zeyheri, Othonna cyclophylla, Othonna humilis, Othonna primulina, Othonna ciliata, Othonna oleracea, Othonna spinescens, Othonna dentata, Othonna viminea, Othonna brandbergensis, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna petiolaris,

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,