Chrysanthemoides monilifera
Stud. Calenduleae, 374. 1943.
IntroducedIllustrated
Basionym: Osteospermum moniliferum Linnaeus Sp. Pl. 2: 923. 1753
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 19. Treatment on page 380.
Leaf blades 20–70+ × 8–25(–45+) mm, ± coriaceous. Peduncles 1–3 cm. Involucres 3–5 × 9–12 mm. Ray corolla laminae 5–15+ mm. Disc corollas 3–4 mm. Cypselae 4–7 mm. 2n = 20.
Phenology: Flowering Apr.
Habitat: Disturbed places
Elevation: 0–200 m
Distribution
Introduced; Calif., Africa, introduced elsewhere.
Discussion
Chrysanthemoides monilifera is cultivated and rarely escapes and/or persists in the flora. It is reputed to be a pest in Australia and New Zealand.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.