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Osteospermum Burttianum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite) leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types are toothed. The daisy-like composite flower consists of disc florets and ray florets, growing singly at the end of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus (; 23 May 1707 – 10 January 1778), also known after his ennoblement in 1761 as Carl von Linné Blunt (2004), p. 171. (), was a Swedish botanist, zoologist, taxonomist, and physician who formalised binomial nomenclature, the modern system of naming organisms. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy". Many of his writings were in Latin; his name is rendered in Latin as and, after his 1761 ennoblement, as . Linnaeus was born in Råshult, the countryside of Småland, in southern Sweden. He received most of his higher education at Uppsala University and began giving lectures in botany there in 1730. He lived abroad between 1735 and 1738, where he studied and also published the first edition of his ' in the Netherlands. He then returned to Sweden where he became professor of medicine and botany at Uppsala. In the 1740s, he was sent on several journeys through Sweden to find and classify plants and animals. In the 1750s and 1760s, he continued to collect an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Amplectens
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus '' Dimorphotheca'', but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite) leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types are toothed. The daisy-like composite flower consists of disc florets and ray florets, growing singly at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Grandiflorum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus '' Dimorphotheca'', but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite) leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types are toothed. The daisy-like composite flower consists of disc florets and ray florets, growing singly at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Grandidentatum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller Tribe (biology), tribes of the sunflower/daisy family (biology), family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the Annual plant, annual species remain in that genus; the perennial plant, perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' Chrysanthemoides monilifera, C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite leaves, opposite) Leaf, leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Fruticosum
'' Osteospermum fruticosum '', also called the trailing African daisy or shrubby daisybush, is a shrubby, semi-succulent herbaceous flowering plant native to South Africa, belonging to the small tribe Calenduleae of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It grows between tall and can spread in width. The dark-centered daisy-like flowers range in color from deep purple to white. Some hybrid growers have bred pale yellow-flowering strains. The plant is a perennial A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that lives more than two years. The term ('' per-'' + '' -ennial'', "through the years") is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials. The term is also wide ... in mild climates. ''Osteospermum fruticosum'' has been classified as a weed in New Zealand where it is now a widespread coastal plant, particularly in the North Island. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q7832818 Calenduleae Flora of South Africa Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Ecklonis
''Dimorphotheca ecklonis'', also known as Cape marguerite, African daisy, Van Staden's river daisy, Sundays river daisy, white daisy bush, blue-and-white daisy bush, star of the veldt is an ornamental plant that is native to South Africa. It is now regarded as a weed in parts of Australia, particularly Victoria and Western Australia. Features It is an evergreen, perennial dwarf shrub with the stature heights of 25 to 50 centimeters. The leaves measure 5 to 10 × 1 to 4 inches and are glandular fluffy, sessile, elliptical, slightly succulent, narrow obovate and entire or serrated. The heads are on 15 to 20 centimeters long stems and have a diameter of 5 to 8 centimeters. The bracts are 13 to 16 millimeters long and glandular. The rays are white above and reddish blue below. The disc is dark blue or purple. The fruit surface is net-wrinkled.Munz, PA 1968. Suppl. Calif. Fl. 1-224. University of California Press , Berkeley. The flowering period is from April to September in the north ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Dentatum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller Tribe (biology), tribes of the sunflower/daisy family (biology), family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the Annual plant, annual species remain in that genus; the perennial plant, perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' Chrysanthemoides monilifera, C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite leaves, opposite) Leaf, leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Clandestinum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller Tribe (biology), tribes of the sunflower/daisy family (biology), family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the Annual plant, annual species remain in that genus; the perennial plant, perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' Chrysanthemoides monilifera, C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite leaves, opposite) Leaf, leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Caulescens
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite) leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types are toothed. The daisy-like composite flower consists of disc florets and ray florets, growing singly at the end of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Calendulaceum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller Tribe (biology), tribes of the sunflower/daisy family (biology), family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the Annual plant, annual species remain in that genus; the perennial plant, perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' Chrysanthemoides monilifera, C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite leaves, opposite) Leaf, leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Burttianum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite) leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types are toothed. The daisy-like composite flower consists of disc florets and ray florets, growing singly at the end of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Breviradiatum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. ''Osteospermum'' used to belong to the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to ''Osteospermum''. The genus ''Osteospermum'' is also closely related to the small genus ''Chrysanthemoides'', such as ''C. incana'' and '' C. monilifera''. Names The scientific name is derived from the Greek ''osteon'' (bone) and Latin ''spermum'' (seed). It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Description Their alternate (rarely opposite) leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types are toothed. The daisy-like composite flower consists of disc florets and ray florets, growing singly at the end of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
