Osteospermum oppositifolium (Aiton) Norl.
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Frutex erectus 0.5-1 m altus opposite ramosus; rami erectopatentes-divaricati teretes rigidi glabri partibus junioribus glaucovirides interdum pulverulenti partibus vetustioribus cortice griseo vestiti; internodia 1-5 cm longa. Folia opposita crassiuscula glabra glaucoviridia vel rarius cana et pulverulenta vel rarissime inconspicue glanduloso-puberula linearia-(ob)lanceolata 2-6 cm longa 0.2-0.6 cm lata (inferiora interdum usque 1.2 cm lata) basin versus angustata sessilia vel subpetiolata semiamplexicaulia apice acuta vel rarius obtusa mucronulata margine integerrima; nervus medius subtus parum elevatus, nervi secundarii vix conspicui. Capitula in apicibus ramorum laxe corymbosa vel rarius solitaria, fructifera nutantia; pedunculi capitulorum saltern superne glanduloso-puberuli 3-10 cm longi bracteis paucis allernis lineari-subulatis 3-5 mm longis instructi. Involucri squamae 13-16 subuniseriatae fere aequilongae lanceolatae vel oblongolanceolatae 4-5 mm longae 1-2 mm latae margine sat late albido-scariosae. Flores radii involucri squamas numero aequantes; ligulae flavae vel aurantiacae involucro 2-3-plo superantes; corollae florum disci superne atro-purpureae. Achaenia parce glandulosa dura 10-15 mm longa triangularia trialata, alis semipellucidis stramineis interdum passim violaceis 4-6 mm latis; latera sublaevia vel sulco longitudinal! e basi ad medium latus pertinenti instructa; cavernula apicalis 3-fenestrata, fenestris subrotundis c. 1 mm diam. 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]

Pungent-smelling, rounded, glaucous shrub, up to 1 m tall. Leaves opposite, narrowly oblanceolate, succulent, glabrous. Flowerheads radiate, solitary or few corymbosely arranged at branch tips; ray florets much longer than involucral bracts, yellow to orange; disc florets purple. Cypselas 10-15 mm long, triangular, 3-winged, with 3 small, apical windows. From: Herman, PPJ. 2013. Asteraceae: Tripteris. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 329-330. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tripteris oppositifolia (Aiton) B.Nord.

Rounded, glaucous shrub to 1 m. Leaves opposite, narrowly oblanceolate, succulent. Flower heads radiate, solitary, few at branch tips, dark with yellow rays. Achenes 10-15 mm long, winged, apical chamber 3-fenestrate. 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

O. glabratum is easily distinguished from all the other species in the subgenus by its entire, opposite leaves. 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

The karroid areas inland and in the sandy areas by the sea and rivers. 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]

Rocky sandstone or granite slopes, sandy flats or dunes. From: Herman, PPJ. 2013. Asteraceae: Tripteris. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 329-330. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tripteris oppositifolia (Aiton) B.Nord.

Rocky sandstone or granite 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

South-western Cape districts, extending from Clanwilliam in the south up to the northern part of Little Namaqualand. 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]

Southern Namibia to Clanwilliam. From: Herman, PPJ. 2013. Asteraceae: Tripteris. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 329-330. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tripteris oppositifolia (Aiton) B.Nord.

Namaqualand to Clanwilliam. 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

July to September

Altitude

10 to 1300 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

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Osteospermum oppositifolium (Aiton) Norl.

Published in: Bot. Not. 113: 393 (1960)

Type: In herb. Brit. Mus. (BM, lecto.) Lectotype designated by Norlindh, Bot. Notiser 113(4): 393 (1960).

Synonym(s)

Calendula oppositifolia Aiton

Published in: Hort. Kew. [W. Aiton] 3: 272 (1789)


Tripteris oppositifolia (Aiton) B.Nord.

Published in: Compositae Newslett. 25: 48 (1994)


Calendula glabrata Thunb.

Published in: Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 163 (1800)


Osteospermum glabratum (Thunb.) Less.

Published in: Syn. Gen. Compos.: 89 (1832)


Tripteris glabrata (Thunb.) Harv.

Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 3: 425 (1865)


Tripteris macroptera DC.

Published in: Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 456 (1838)


Tripteris pallescens DC.

Published in: Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 456 (1838)


Tripteris incana Harv.

Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 3: 426 (1865)


Tripteris thomii Harv.

Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 3: 426 (1865)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Asteroideae

111 results for Osteospermum oppositifolium (Aiton) Norl.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0705859-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, 283 | 1986-7-11

South Africa, Western Cape, NORTIERPROEFPLAAS

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Barcode: PRE0512160-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1051 | 1974-10-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FL. RES. NABY PLOT 112

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0236968-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 2150 | 1973-9-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, CERES; GEMSBOKFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0584903-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 1089 | 2000-8-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. ± 50km North of Clanwilliam on the N7.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216279-0 Collector(s) & number: Eliovson, S, 32 | 1971-9-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPEKTAKEL PASS; SANDHOOGTE AT SPEKTAKEL PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0782830-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 107 | 1991-10-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, Suidelike deel van Ploegberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576144-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, E, NB 00053 | 1999-9-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, On roadside between Kamieskroon and Garies ± 20 km from Kamieskroon.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216277-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, JJM, 231 | 1970-9-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, HONDEKLIP BAY; 3 MI. E. OF HONDEKLIPBAAI ON GARIES RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216261-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 7805 | 1916-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, BOKKEVELD; W. SLOPES OF BOKKEVELD OPP. VAN RHYNSDORP

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Barcode: PRE0829235-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 9296 | 1992-8-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, Port Nolloth District: Rocky banks along Holgat River; East of the Port Nolloth road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216270-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 542 | 1974-7-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN VELDBLOMRES.

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Barcode: PRE0512326-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1252 | 1975-9-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FL. RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0177320-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 244 | 1999-8-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, Sandveld. Riethuis/Oubees. 30° 7' 49" S; 17° 25' 20" E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0674233-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 656 | 1982-8-10

South Africa, Western Cape, OLIFANTS RIVER S OF MOUTH.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0759570-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 3342 | 2006-8-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namakwa National Park. S of Riethuis on track to Taaibosduin. Quartzite koppie with large rocks. (8m GPS accuracy).

General notes: Slope: gentle.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0787652-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 907 | 1991-10-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape; 16 km from Port Nolloth on the road to Alexander Bay.

General notes: Plant height: 1800 mm. Frequent.

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Barcode: PRE0512156-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1157 | 1975-6-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; ANENOUS PASS; SUIDELIKE KANT VAN DIE PAD AAN DIE BEGIN VAN DIE PAS

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Barcode: PRE0216273-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, PG, 1216 | 1957-7-8

South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENDAL DIV.; N. OF OLIFANTSRIVER BET. VREDENDAL & LUTZVILLE

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Barcode: PRE0829234-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 2088 | 1987-8-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nababeep District: 3,5km East of Nababeep and 1,5 km North of Dincle Copper Mine. Hillside.

General notes: Det: J Beyers

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216260-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 7671 | 1907-1-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0512164-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1050 | 1974-10-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FL. RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0650982-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 4522 | 1983-7-7

South Africa, Cape Province, VAN RHYNSDORP DIST.; "BRAND SE BAAI" ALONG WEST COAST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0663206-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 1422 | 1976-9-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, PORT NOLLOTH; 11 KM EAST OF PORT NOLLOTH. CULTIVATED IN KIRSTENBOSCH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0579746-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, 54 | 1980-10-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Spoeg River Mouth.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0577692-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 2875 | 1976-9-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, Harslagkop. South East of Kliprand on Loeriesfontein.

General notes: SW slopes of rocky koppie. Young leaves and stems succulent - aromatic. Infloresence yellow. Confirmed by PPJ Herman

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0691362-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 9548 | 1975-8-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, PORT NOLLOTH DIST.; 11 KM W OF PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0782851-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 35 | 1991-10-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, 11 km noord van Port Nolloth.

General notes: Weskus Strandveld. Sanderige substraat. Sterk aromatiese struik. Blomme geel.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216267-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmidt, AA, 632 | 1937--

South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIV.; NIEUWOUDTVILLE DIST.

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Barcode: PRE0216268-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14719 | 1948-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; VAN RHYNS PASS; LOWER SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0842157-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7026 | 2006-8-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Farm: Sarisam. At Bitterrivier ca. 2km west of Sarisam homestead at ruins of Driekop directly next to river.

General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo. Fruit brown and winged. Leaves greyish.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0517083-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3143 | 1976-9-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, GARIES; WALLEKRAAL; 5 KM. TO GARIES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0704215-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1051 | 1974-10-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK DIST.; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RESERVE. PLOT 112AREA. ROCKY HILL. MOD. S SLOPE

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Barcode: PRE0512251-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 919 | 1974-10-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. PLOT 94

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0772907-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1264 | 2007-8-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, Koingnaas-Kleinsee road; on Komaggas turn-off, E of Houthoop turn-off.

General notes: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Slope: none. Coastal plain. Yellow-red sand. Pale yellow flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0722930-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4759 | 1987-9-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, 40 KM FROM PORT NOLLOTH ON RD. ALEXANDER BAY N END OF QUARTER DEG. GRID.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0707142-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 101 | 1986-9-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, C 103 KM FROM SPRINGBOK TO HONDEKLIPBAAI ON SAND ROAD. NEAR COAST. COASTAL PLAIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0650971-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 460 | 1977-9-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; KODASPIEK; MAIN RIDGE JUST SE OF BEACON AND UP TO SUMMIT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0568377-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 1951 | 2000-9-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Knersvlakte: Near Vanrhynsdorp along R27 to Nieuwoudtville.

General notes: Infrequent. Photo voucher.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0772906-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1255 | 2007-8-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. De Beers Mining Area, NW of Koingnaas on road to Kleinsee.

General notes: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Slope: none. Coastal plain. Lemony-yellow flowers, aromatic shrub with succulent leaves.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0654946-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 793 | 1977-9-8

South Africa, Cape Province, RICHTERSVELD; KARUCHABPOORT; 9 KM S OF LEKKERSING. MAIN HILLS N OF POORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216262-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 8257 | 1918-9-

South Africa, Cape Province, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; SW. OF NEUWE RUST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0851121-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 3806 | 2009-8-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namakwa National Park. W of Jantjieskop. Farm Roodelaagte.

General notes: Slope: none. Mostly past flowering.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216263-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 2641 | 1902-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; GIFBERG

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Barcode: PRE0800177-0 Collector(s) & number: Humbert, J-H, 9729 | 1933-8-7

South Africa, Western Cape, MATJESFONTEIN; WITTEBERG MOUNTAIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0570452-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, MSEW 920 | 1999-10-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, 12km East of Port Nolloth coming from Steinkopf.

General notes: Strandveld open low shrubland. Coastal sand. Sandstone. E - aspect. Slope: 0-5°. Shrub. Plant height: 1.0m. White bushed shrub.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216276-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 3452 | 1969-5-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, OPPENHEIMER BRIDGE; 4 MI. S. OF OPPENHEIMER BRIDGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0169875-0 Collector(s) & number: Lechmere-Oertel, R, 686 | 1997-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg. Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve. Gravel patch on road to Perdewater.

General notes: Plateau. Well-drained; yellow-brown sandy gravel. Level slope. Karoo vegetation. Disturbance unknown. Perennial erect dwarf shrub. Plant height: 0.5m. Local occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0760196-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 3287 | 2006-8-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namakwa National Park. Farm Avontuur. S of Hondeklipbaai road. Duneveld with restios and mesembs. (7 m GPS accuracy).

General notes: No slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0667858-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 153 | 1984-9-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, NW CAPE.; PORT NOLLOTH DIST.; C 200 M E OF ROAD BETWEEN PORT NOLLOTH ANDALEXANDER BAY.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0592302-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 2862 | 2004-9-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namakwa National Park along the road to Soebatsfontein.

General notes: No slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0706914-0 Collector(s) & number: Strydom, DJF, 8 | 1986-9-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, 40 KM FROM SPRINGBOK TO HONDEKLIPBAAI ON ROAD. ROCKY HILLSIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216255-0 Collector(s) & number: Andreae, H, 488 | 1920-8-1

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; KLAVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0726121-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1157 | 1975-6-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; STEINKOPF DIST.; ANENOUS PASS. STEEP SLOPE, S SIDE OF ROAD, FOOT OF PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216258-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1848 | 1937-7-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; GROOT DERM TO PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0707266-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Blerk, JF, 1 | 1986-8-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK; MUNISIPALE GROND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216271-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 559 | 1974-8-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, PORT NOLLOTH; 3 KM. N. VAN PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0358712-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 2394 | 1974-8-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; 32 KM S OF SPRINGBOK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0642471-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 8107 | 1980-8-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; KLEIN HELSKLOOFMOND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0567006-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 13516 | 1993-7-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Narries: Narries Gastehuis.

General notes: Succulent karoo. S. side of Narries, creeping in gravel plain. Orange flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0211744-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 4076 | 1967-8-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, DIKNEK; ALONG COASTAL DUNES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0789560-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 2137 | 1992-9-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp/ Vredendal; Brandsebaai. Proposed mining area.

General notes: Strandveld of West Coast. Well-drained sandy soil. Full sun. Gentle slope. Shrub 1.2m tall. Yellow inflorescences. Abundant. Det: P. Herman

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0570402-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 3900 | 1999-10-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namakwaland. Springbok. Goegap Natuur Reservaat. By gastehuis.

General notes: Sukkulente Karoo. Goed gedreineerd. Gruis. Sand. Graniet. Volle son. Kruid. Blom: geel.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0205827-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 995 | 1997-6-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand Sandveld. Nuttabooi, Kleinzee, Nuttabooi mining area approximately 40 km from Kleinzee, on the Springbok road.

General notes: On moderate W facing slope of small koppie on south bank of Buffels River. Lowland Succulent Karoo. Well-drained, rocky, loam soil. Quartz and gneiss. Full sun. Moderate slope (10-45). Aspect: W. Erect to decumbent spreading woody, twiggy shrub, 0.6m. > 50% flowering, orange rays, black disc. De Beers Nuttabooi Survey. Between Plot 1 and 2, a walkabout plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0726044-0 Collector(s) & number: Perold, SM, 1653 | 1987-9-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; ROODEHEUWEL FARM; 9 KM WEST OF NARIEP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0295742-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 1182 | 1998-8-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, Port Nolloth - Kleinsee road. Plain.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216259-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 1267 | 1952-8-26

South Africa, Cape Province, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; BITTERFONTEIN; 3 MI. N. OF BITTERFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0642383-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 2938 | 1982-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK; NABY AFDRAAIPUNT NA HONDEKLIPBAAI, SUID VAN SPRINGBOK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216275-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 393 | 1967-8-26

South Africa, Cape Province, BITTERFONTEIN; 5.6 MI. FROM BITTERFONTEIN TO POFFADDER 1 MI. OFF RD. IN KLOOF NR. WHEATFIELD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0666754-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 4736 | 1978-9-24

Namibia, NAMIBIA; KARINCHARAP KOP; 39 KM NORTH OF MAIN ROAD TURNOFF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216264-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, HML, 23160 | 1945-8-

South Africa, Cape Province, SOUTH-WESTERN REGION; CLANWILLIAM DIV.; BET. CLANWILLIAM & BIDOUW

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216278-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlieben, H-J E, 9055 | 1961-5-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; 15 MI. N. OF SPRINGBOK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0642449-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 8218 | 1980-9-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1574159-0 Collector(s) & number: Zhigila, DA, 1059 | 2021-9-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. Goedehoop farm, Knersvlakte, Namaqualand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1574163-0 Collector(s) & number: Zhigila, DA, 1260 | 2021-10-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Garden Route. Touwsberg Nature Reserve, Little Karoo, Kannaland.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1002612-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, PCV, 326 | 2014-7-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, Sendelingsdrift District. Richtersveld. Richtersveld National Park, Numees Mountain west of upper Helskloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0566012-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 1957 | 2000-9-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, Along road to Soebatsfontein from Wallekraal/Hondeklipbaai road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0202381-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 1243 | 1997-8-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Namaqualand, portion of old farm 630, Koekenaap.

General notes: Quartz lag gravel koppie between railway line and tar road approximately 3 km S of the Namaqua Sands processing plant. Lowland Succulent Karoo. Quartz lag gravel over silcrete/colluvium. Well-drained, loamy clay, stony soil. Full sun. Moderate slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0247277-0 Collector(s) & number: Pekeur, O, 3455 | 2007-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville, road to Matjiesfontein. 31°16'41"S 19°8'39"E.

General notes: Alt. 515 ft. Winter rain Karoo. Floodplain, E aspect on roadside. Well-drained rocky sandy clay soil. Granite conglomerate. Herbaceous perennial 15 cm high. Fleshy leaves, pungent yellow flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0634154-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2846 | 1981-9-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; KLEINSEE; C.2 KM SOUTH OF KLEINSEE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216257-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8161 | 1896-7-16

South Africa, Cape Province, VAN RHYNSDORP; KNERSVLAKTE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0725797-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 2620 | 1987-9-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HOLGAT RIVER; 5 KMS N OF HOLGAT RIVER NEAR MAIN ROAD ABOUT 8 KMS FROM SEA. N OF PORT NOLLOTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0778051-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 5309 | 1991-10-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, PORT NOLLOTH; 16KM N ON ROAD TO ALEXANDER BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0759569-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 3339 | 2006-8-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namakwa National Park. S of Riethuis on track to Taaibosduin on red Kalahari sand flats.

General notes: No slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0650026-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6224 | 1983-8-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAKWALAND; STEINKOPF; ANENOUS. ANENOUSPAS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216274-0 Collector(s) & number: Werger, MJA, 516 | 1969-5-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, 38 MI. N. OF PORT NOLLOTH ON WAY TO ALEXANDER BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216269-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 19016 | 1956-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; 28 MI. N. OF KAROO POORT DOORN RIVER BANK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216265-0 Collector(s) & number: Reynolds, GW, 5438 | 1948-7-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK DIST.; 30 MI. SW. OF SPRINGBOK IN HILLS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0800534-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, JF, PRE 59140 | -8-

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; MODDERFONTEIN; III.C.4

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0605644-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 1980-10-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPOEG RIVER MOUTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0216272-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 311 | 1967-7-29

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNS PASS; BOTTOM OF VAN RHYNS PASS ON SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0704218-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1252 | 1975-8-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK DIST.; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RESERVE. GARDEN AREA. GENTLE N SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0512358-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 799 | 1974-9-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; STYERKRAAL; NABY GRENS TUSSEN STYERKRAAL & BULLETRAP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 10/21/2013 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Barcode: 16350 | Collector(s) & number: Wendy Paisley, Margaret Spicer, Lucille Krige, Ismail Ebrahim & James Deacon , Unkown | 2016-08-31

South Africa , Northern Cape

Data Resource: South African National Biodiversity Institute, Compton Herbarium View record

Barcode: WAG.1231180 | Collector(s) & number: Bohnen P , Bohnen, P 8198 a | 1983-07-19

South Africa

Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record

Barcode: WAG.1231182 | Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt P , Goldblatt, P 2394 | 1974-08-17

South Africa

Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record

Barcode: WAG.1426886 | Collector(s) & number: Acocks JPH , Acocks, JPH 19016 | 1956-09-14

South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1426885 | Collector(s) & number: Acocks JPH , Acocks, JPH 14719 | 1948-09-12

South Africa

Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record

Barcode: L.1595444 | Collector(s) & number: Schlechter FRR , Schlechter, FRR 8161 | 1896-07-16

South Africa

Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record

Date: 7/3/2013 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 8/31/2021 3:34:00 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 9/30/2021 1:18:00 PM

Western Cape

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 8/29/2021 10:28:00 AM

Northern Cape, South Africa

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 8/20/2020 1:18:00 PM

Western Cape

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 9/7/2019 12:29:00 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 9/4/2020 12:59:51 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 9/8/2011 4:56:00 AM

Northern Cape

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 8/27/2018 7:47:39 AM

Northern Cape, South Africa

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Plant occurence records per dataset

Plant occurence records per year

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

iNaturalist: BODATSA: Data partners records:

2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae: Tripteris Herman, PPJ

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 329-330

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

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

1994

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

New combinations in the Calendulae Nordenstam, RB

Compositae Newsletter 25: 46-49

1960

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Additions to the monograph on Osteospermum Norlindh, NT

Botaniska Notiser 113(4)385-399

1954

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Norlindh, NT

Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift Utgifven af Svenska Botaniska Foreningen 48:

1943

BOOK

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

C.W.K. Gleerup, Lund

1865

FLORA CHAPTER

Compositae Harvey, WH

In: WH Harvey & OW Sonder (eds), Rubiaceae to Campanulaceae. Flora Capensis 3: 44-530

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

1865

FLORA CHAPTER

Campanulaceae Sonder, OW

In: WH Harvey & OW Sonder (eds), Rubiaceae to Campanulaceae. Flora Capensis 3: 530-605

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

No results found for Osteospermum oppositifolium (Aiton) Norl.

Status

Status and criteria

NE

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