Osteospermum ilicifolium L.
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Frutex 2-5 dm altus diffuse ramosus; rami fere teretes glanduloso-asperi-hispiduli leviter striati sat dense foliati, internodiis 0.5-1 cm longis, juniores leviter arachnoidei suberecti vel patentes, vetustiores lignosi robusti usque 0.5 cm crassi plerumque decumbentes. Folia alterna sessilia semiamplexicaulia subcoriacea utrinque glanduloso-aspera, juniora etiam leviter arachnoidea, ovata-oblonga-lanceolata (2-)3-6 cm longa (0.5-)1-4 cm lata basi cordata apice acuta mucronata margine leviter revoluta sinuato-dentata-denticulata, dentibus utrinque 3-7 mucronatis; folia summa anguste ve' rarius late lanceolata vel linearia margine denticulata vel subintegerrima; nervus medius subtus elevatus in caulem decurrens, nervi longitudinales in foliis majoribus utrinque 1(-2) conspicui cum nervis transversalibus anastomosantes. Capitula in apicibus ramulorum solitaria saepius breviter pedunculata, pedunculis subnudis glandulosoasperis-hispidulis. Involucri squamae subuni-vel subbiseriatae 10-13 fere aequilongae lanceolatae 6-10 mm longae 1.5-2.5 mm latae acuniinatae dorso glanduloso-hispidulae marginibus albido-scariosae ciliato-fimbriatae. Flores radii 10-12; ligulae flavae vel subtus passim rubro-violaceae involucrum plus duplo superantes; flores disci flavi involucro breviores. Achaenia glabra incurva reniformia lateribus radialibus leviter applanata 4-5 mm longa 2-3 mm lata vix 2 mm crassa, latere ventrali concava costa longitudinali biareolata, latere dorsali valde convexa longitudinaliter striato-sulcata transverse rugosa vet minute tuberculata semper cavernam ventralem magnam includentia. From: Norlindh, NT. 1943. Studies in the Calenduleae: 1. Monograph of the genera Dimorphotheca, Castalis, Osteospermum, Gibbaria & Chrysanthemoides. C.W.K. Gleerup, Lund. [All rights reserved]

Scabrid, sprawling, densely leafy, aromatic shrub to 1 m, sometimes thinly woolly on young parts. Leaves lanceolate to ovate, margins revolute, usually sharply toothed. Flower heads radiate, solitary at branch tips, yellow. Achenes reniform, warty, ± 4.5 mm long. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Osteospermum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 402-406. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Diagnostic description

Osteospermum ilicifolium is characterized, as the specific name indicates, by its more or less Ilex-like, subcoriaceous leaves. The breadth of the leaves varies enormously in one and the same individual as well as in separate individuals. On Table Mt. in the Cape district there are extremely broad-leafed forms with broadly ovate leaves up to 4 cm broad, and in Bains Kloof in the Paarl district extremely narrow-leafed forms with narrowly lanceolate leaves hardly 0.5 cm broad are found. These differences in the shape of the leaves are in this case probably due to the habitat alone. The plant has a strong scent, and at least when dried feels rough from hard, raised points or short, rigid hairs, which are glanduliferous. From: Norlindh, NT. 1943. Studies in the Calenduleae: 1. Monograph of the genera Dimorphotheca, Castalis, Osteospermum, Gibbaria & Chrysanthemoides. C.W.K. Gleerup, Lund. [All rights reserved]

Habitat

Grows on mountain slopes and plateaux. From: Norlindh, NT. 1943. Studies in the Calenduleae: 1. Monograph of the genera Dimorphotheca, Castalis, Osteospermum, Gibbaria & Chrysanthemoides. C.W.K. Gleerup, Lund. [All rights reserved]

Sandstone or limestone slopes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Osteospermum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 402-406. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Occurs in south west Cape Colony in the Cape, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Caledon and Swellendam districts. From: Norlindh, NT. 1943. Studies in the Calenduleae: 1. Monograph of the genera Dimorphotheca, Castalis, Osteospermum, Gibbaria & Chrysanthemoides. C.W.K. Gleerup, Lund. [All rights reserved]

Cape Peninsula and Ceres to Cape Infanta. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Osteospermum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 402-406. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

August

Altitude

0 to 1000 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Osteospermum ilicifolium L.

Published in: Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1234 (1759)

Synonym(s)

Gibbaria ilicifolia (L.) Norl.

Published in: Stud. Calenduleae 1: 364 (1943)


Nephrotheca ilicifolia (L.) B.Nord. & Kallersjo

Published in: Compositae Newslett. 44: 33 (2006)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Asteroideae

48 results for Osteospermum ilicifolium L.

Specimen records

Barcode: NBG1508925-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 3759 | 2019-9-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Bo-Hermon, Elandsberg Nature Reserve.

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Barcode: NBG1465262-2 Collector(s) & number: Blignaut, J, 46 | 2010-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg. Barrydale. Kloof W of Tradouwskloof on southern boundary of Stonehaven Farm.

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Barcode: GHPG$0002549-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 36837 | 1989-10-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip. Harold porter Reserve, Bettty's Bay. S. slopes along plateau path.

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Barcode: GHPG$0002548-0 Collector(s) & number: Behr, CM, 1198 | 1995-6-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip subregion. Betty's Bay, Harold Porter N.B.G., outer edge flood plain E. of W. branch lower Leopard River.

General notes: Fairly abundant.

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Barcode: GHPG$0002547-2 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, L, 225 | 1996-10-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip subregion. Kleinmond. North West of Berg en Veld.

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Barcode: GHPG$0002547-1 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, L, 225 | 1996-10-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip subregion. Kleinmond. North West of Berg en Veld.

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Barcode: PRE0219426-0 Collector(s) & number: von Wolff, NP, TRV 34931 | 1955-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; TABLE MT.

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Barcode: PRE0219423-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 422 | 1884-2-

South Africa, Western Cape, TABLE MT.

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Barcode: PRE0219421-0 Collector(s) & number: Humbert, J-H, 9612 | 1933-8-5

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; TABLE MT.

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Barcode: PRE0485054-0 Collector(s) & number: Univ. Pretoria, 481 | 1974-4-18

South Africa, Western Cape, BETTY'S BAY

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Barcode: PRE0797595-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 6204 | 1968-1-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District: Jonkershoek: Dwarsberg: Victoria Peak.

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Barcode: PRE0797599-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, RD, 3 | 1972-8-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Zachariashoek Experimental Catchment: Kasteelkloof Catchment.

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Barcode: PRE0814373-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 2078 | 1995-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown District: Betty's Bay; Disa Kloof.

General notes: Damp places. Sprawling, soft wooded shrublet to 1 m in diam, 1 m tall. Flowers yellow. Occasional. Ex Compton Herbarium (NBG)

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Barcode: PRE0810384-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, MS, 24 | 1992-5-25

South Africa, Western Cape, South West Cape: Kogelberg State Forest; Platbos Forest; Western top end of forest.

General notes: Det: J. Beyers Conf: P. Herman

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Barcode: PRE0219427-0 Collector(s) & number: Young, RGN, 393 | 1927-12-13

South Africa, Western Cape, TABLE MT.; TOP OF PASS PIPE TRACK ROUTE CONSTANTIA SIDE

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Barcode: PRE0219424-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 44701 | 1846-7-27

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; TABLE MT.

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Barcode: PRE0219433-0 Collector(s) & number: Lewis, GJ, SAM 68497 | 1956-1-17

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; ORANGE KLOOF

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Barcode: NBG0197803-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 2924 | 2004-8-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw, Rockview Dam.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Mountain slope. Well-drained, rocky, loam soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Among sandstone outcrop.

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Barcode: PRE0751806-0 Collector(s) & number: Greuter, W, 21927 | 1989-10-18

South Africa, Western Cape, HERMANUS; FERNKLOOF NAT. RES.; ADDER LADDER ON STEEP SLOPES.

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Barcode: PRE0604404-0 Collector(s) & number: Orchard, ER, 488 | 1979-10-21

South Africa, Western Cape, HERMANUS; FERNKLOOF NAT. RES.R; NATURE RESERVE

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Barcode: PRE0219431-0 Collector(s) & number: Werdermann, E, 767 | 1958-10-31

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; TABLE MT.; TABLE MT. PLATEAU

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Barcode: PRE0219422-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, BRI B 939 | 1974-6-17

South Africa, Western Cape, DE HOOP; HILLSIDE

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Barcode: PRE0470182-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 1217 | 1976-2-18

South Africa, Western Cape, STONEHENGE; NUWEBERG STATE FOR.

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Barcode: PRE0705103-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 495 | 1984-2-27

South Africa, Western Cape, HOTTENTOTSHOLLAND; MOUNTAINS. LANDROSKOP, NEAR HUT. E SLOPE

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Barcode: PRE0518481-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, IJM, 2544 | 1978-8-21

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; VOGELGAT KLOOF; VALLEY BOTTOM

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Barcode: PRE0237794-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 6336 | 1965-6-17

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; TABLE MT.; E. TABLE N. OF ORIONS CAVE

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Barcode: PRE0219429-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 21-78 | 1960-2-23

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; SWARTBOSKLOOF

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Barcode: PRE0219432-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 207 | 1968-12-20

South Africa, Western Cape, PLATBERG; KOGELBERG FOR. RES.; OUDEBOS

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Barcode: PRE0723555-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 17481 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, SOMERSET STRAND

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Barcode: PRE0847833-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 2678 | 2003-3-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Dasberg, S of Bonnievale in Riviersonderend Mountains, just below summit.

General notes: Slope: steep. Height: ± 0.3-0.4 m.

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Barcode: PRE0219419-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 3867 | 1877-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; TABLE MT.; SUMMIT

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Barcode: PRE0219420-0 Collector(s) & number: Pillans, NS, PRE 44699 | 1918-3-24

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; TABLE MT.; E. SLOPES

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Barcode: PRE0829153-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 372 | 1992-2-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon District: Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains; Kogelberg State Forest, ca 1km from 2nd dwelling, along northern road at 1st bridge near water under bridge.

General notes: Det: J Beyers

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Barcode: PRE0219428-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 9146 | 1896-11-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BAINS KLOOF

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Barcode: PRE0219425-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 3195 | 1948-1-2

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; TABLE MT.

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Barcode: NBG0170262-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, 80 | 1996-9-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Wellington. Elandsberg PNR. Dorplaas trek.

General notes: Fynbos. Stony soil. Well-drained. Sand. Sandstone. Full sun. Aspect: W. Slope moderate. Disturbed. Yellow daisy flowers. Stem decumbent. Soft leaves covered in hairs. Scented. Plant height: 0.15m.

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Barcode: PRE0219430-0 Collector(s) & number: Werdermann, E, 31 | 1958-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; TABLE MT.; MET. STA.

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Barcode: PRE0797602-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 728 | 1982-10-21

South Africa, Western Cape, La Motte Forest Station: Zachariashoek: Kasteelkloof.

General notes: Det: L. van Zyl

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Observation records

Date: 2/26/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 12/2/2015 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 11/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 12/16/2020 9:27:40 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 12/22/2020 5:08:15 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 11/19/2011 10:26:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 5/30/2019 8:14:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 3/6/2019 5:35:00 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 5/2/2021 1:47:00 PM

Western Cape

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2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae: Osteospermum L. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 402-406

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Taxonomic notes Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 785-821

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2008

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Asteraceae in Strelitzia 14 (2003) and Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report Herman, PPJ

Bothalia (2)125-129

2006

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Nephrotheca, a new monotypic genus of the Compositae-Calenduleae from the southwestern Cape Province Eldenäs, P; Kallersjo, M; Nordenstam, RB

Compositae Newsletter 44: 32-37

1943

BOOK

Studies in the Calenduleae: 1. Monograph of the genera Dimorphotheca, Castalis, Osteospermum, Gibbaria & Chrysanthemoides Norlindh, NT

C.W.K. Gleerup, Lund

BOOK CHAPTER

A Checklist of South African plants

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