osteospermum

Dimorphotheca jucunda E.Phillips

Dimorphotheca jucunda, known as osteospermum, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, and has been introduced to Ireland and Tasmania. The species was first described in 1936 by E. Phillips. It has been recognized for its horticultural value, with the synonym Osteospermum jucundum and two cultivars, 'Blackthorn Seedling' and 'Langtrees', receiving the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Description

Dimorphotheca jucunda is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, commonly referred to as osteospermum. It is native to the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Provinces of South Africa, as well as Lesotho and Eswatini. The plant has been introduced to other regions, including Ireland and Tasmania. It was first published in 1936 by E. Phillips. The species has been acknowledged for its ornamental qualities, with the synonym Osteospermum jucundum and its cultivars 'Blackthorn Seedling' and 'Langtrees' receiving the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.