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Wk 12, 26th of April, 2024 Research

Latin Meanings of Plant Terms

alba - white

albicans - becoming white

albiflorus - white flower 

alpina - alpine 

angustifolius - narrow leaved 

apetala - has no petals 

arachnoides - spider or spider webs e.g. Sempervivium arachnoideum, the house leek has spider web like appearance 

arboreus or aborescens - tree like appearance 

arenaria - of sand, referring to plants from sandy places 

argentea or argyraea - silver or silvery 

atro - dark coloured as in 'atropurpureum' 

attenuata - narrows to a point 

aurantica - orange 

aurea or aureus - gold or golden 

australis - southern 

azurea - azure or sky blue 

banksii - named for Sir Joseph Banks, botanist on Captain Cook's voyages 

bellidioides - daisy-like appearance, referring to bellis, the daisy 

bicolour - two coloured 

bidwillii - named for John Bidwill, early New Zealand alpine plant enthusiast 

Brachyglottis - short tongued, referring to the short ray florets 

buchananii - named for John Buchanan, early New Zealand botanist 

caerulea - dark blue 

caerulecens - bluish, blue tinged 

campanulatus - bell shaped 

canadensis - of Canada or North-eastern America 

canina - of dogs, usually means inferior plant (the Romans were not dog-lovers!) 

cardinalis - scarlet, cardinal red 

carnea - deep pink 

cataria - of cats, eg Nepeta cataria, catmint 

carractae - of waterfalls 

chathamicus/chathamica - of the Chatham Islands 

chinensis - of China 

chlorantha - green flowered 

cinerea - ash colour, greyish 

coccineum - scarlet 

columaris - columnar 

colensoi - named for William Colenso, early botanist 

confertiflora - flowers that are crowded together 

cordata - heart shaped 

crassifolius/crassifolia/crassifolium - with thick leaves 

cunnihamii - named for Allan Cunningham, early botanist 

decora - beautiful 

delayavi - for Abbe Jean Marie Delavay missionary and collector 

dieffenbachii - for Dr Ernst Dieffenbach, naturalist 

discolor - two different colours 

dissecta - deeply cut, usually of a leaf 

domestica - cultivated 

davidii - for Pere Arman David, missionary plant collector 

Dracanena - female dragon 

Echinops - a hedgehog, spiky 

Echium - vipers ( a snake) 

Erodium - heron's bill, referring to the shape of the seedpods 

excelsa/excelsum/excelsus - tall 

eximia - exceptional 

fibrosa - fibrous 

flava - clear yellow 

florida - flowering 

florus/flora - of flowers 

foetidus - smelling, stinking 

folius/folia/folium - of leaves or foliage

forestii - for George Forest, Scottish plant collector 

fragrans/fragrantissima - fragrant 

frutcosa - shrubby 

fulvida - tawny coloured 

haastii - for Julius von Haast, explorer 

hastata - spear shaped 

hookeri - for Sir William or Sir Joseph Hooker, directors of Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 

hortensia - of gardens 

horizontalis - flat, horizontal 

humilis - low growing 

Geranium - crane's bill, referring to the shape of the seedpods 

gracilis - graceful 

graminea - grass-like 

ilicifolia - holly-like (from Ilex or Holly) 

incana - grey 

indica - of India 

insignis - notable 

issima - very (as in 'bellissima') 

isophylla - equal sized leaves 

ixioides - ixia like 

japonica - of Japan 

jucundum - attractive example 

kirkii - for Thomas Kirk, botanist 

laetus/laetum - milky 

latifolius/latifolia - broad leaved 

lessonii/lessoniana - for Pierre Lesson surgeon and botanist 

lineata - striped, with lines 

lucida/lucens - shining, bright 

lutea - yellow 

lutescens - becoming yellow 

lyallii - for David Lyall, surgeon 

macrantha - having large flowers 

marcrocarpa - having large fruit 

marcophylla - having large leaves 

meleagris - spotted like a guinea fowl as in Fritillaria meleagri 

microphylla - very small leaved 

monroi - for Sir David Monro, plant collector 

montana/montanum - of the mountains 

moschatum - musky scented 

myosotis - mouse's ear 

nigra - black 

novae-zelandiae - of New Zealand

orientalis - eastern

oides - similar to

paniculata - having flowers in panicles 

Pelargonium - stork's bill, referring to the shape of the seedpods 

petriei - for Donald Petrie, plant collector 

Phylla/phyllus/phyllum - A Greek word that refers to the leaves of a plant

praecox - early, of flowering 

procumbens - prostrate 

procurrens - spreading 

prolifera - prolific or free flowering 

prostrata - prostrate or lying on the ground 

pseudo - means false

pumila/pumilo - dwarf 

purpurea - purple (Echinea purpurea) 

purpurascens - purplish, tinged purple 

Ranunculus - frog, because both like marshy, boggy ground 

recta - upright 

reflexa - bent backwards 

reptans or repens - creeping 

richardii - for Achille Richard, French botanist 

rigens/rigida - rigid or stiff habit 

roseum - rose colour 

rotundata - rounded 

rotundifolia - having round-shaped leaves 

rubra/rubrum - red 

rugosa/rugosum - wrinkled 

rupestris - growing in rocks

salicina/salicifolia - willow like 

sanguinea - blood red 

scandens - climbing 

serotina - late flowering or late ripening 

serpens - creeping 

spictata - in spikes 

stans/stricta - erect or upright 

supine - supine or prostrate 

trigida - spotted like a tiger 

umbellatus - flowers appearing to be in umbels 

ursinum - a bear, referring to shaggy appearance 

vernus - of spring 

viridis/virens - green 

viridfolius - green leaved 

versicolor - multi coloured 

vulgaris - common 

Zebrina - zebra, referring to the stripes

from Plant Encyclopedia.co.nz,

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Study of conophytum jucundum (ssp fragile?)

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[ruthbancroftgarden]

Conophytum jucundum

Conophytum is a large group of succulents in the Ice Plant Family (Aizoaceae), most of them native to the winter-rainfall region in the western part of South Africa and neighboring southwestern Namibia. This one is Conophytum jucundum, with a large distribution in the Richtersveld and Namaqualand, arid regions in northwestern South Africa.

-Brian

[lisawelton]

African Daisy Care : How to grow and care for Osteospermum

African daisies are lovely little flowers that many like to keep as houseplants because they add such a bright and cheerful touch to any room. They come in all colors, from the coveted white Daisy to reds and blues, until you find shades of pink. There is no end to the variety of these colorful flowers! 

If you’re thinking about growing your African Daisy, it’s worth watching our tutorial to see how easily this plant can be grown by following these simple guidelines.

What do African Daisies(Osteospermum spp.) look like?

African daisies (Osteospermum spp.) have petals that radiate out from a central disc, similar to ordinary daisies. They belong to the same family as zinnias and Shasta daisies, the Asteraceae. However, their vibrant color is nothing like the traditional Daisy. Several consumers believed African daisies must have been colored when they were initially brought on the market. Even the flower’s core discs can have the appearance of being painted with metallic paint. Like a conventional daisy, petals may be smooth and flat or radiate out in the form of a tubular spoon. The leaves can be lance-shaped or widely oval, smooth, toothed, or lobed, depending on the cultivar.

African daisies are perennial, cold-hardy, and easy to grow. They are native to tropical Africa and can be found in most areas of the world that receive a lot of suns, except the dry areas of central Europe and Australia. African daisies are commonly grown as lawn or border plants in the Southern United States.

These flowers grow rather quickly, flowering around two months after emerging from seeds, and are best planted in the spring once the risk of frost has gone. These delicate perennials, which are reliably hardy in zones 10 to 11, are grown as annuals in other temperate zones. The majority of African daisies marketed in the marketplace are cultivars and hybrids developed from O. echelons, O. jucundum, and a few other species, even though the genus has more than 70 species.

African Daisy care

Whether planted in the ground or in containers, African daisies care to blossom. In late summer to early fall and again in late summer to early spring, blooms are at their height. African daisies are best cultivated in conjunction with other plants that will have a visual attraction in the height of summer because they cease flowering during hot periods. Within their hardiness zones, African daisies will return each year as they are perennials. Take cuttings in colder climates before the first frost to propagate new plants indoors during the winter.

When cultivated in a setting they enjoy, these flowers require relatively little upkeep. Make sure the soil has adequate drainage and receives a lot of sun. Plan to consistently water and fertilize during the growth season (spring to fall). To promote reblooming, you should also deadhead the plants (remove the wasted flowers).

Planting of African Daisy

Soil requirements

African daisies favor soil that is rich in organic matter, has excellent drainage, and has a somewhat acidic pH. When planting, add compost or other organic matter to the soil to enhance drainage and supply nutrients. Some types may grow up to approximately 12 inches wide, so plant them at least 12 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Light requirements of African Daisy

In bright sunlight, flower African daisy are best. They can withstand some shade, but they’ll probably have fewer blooms as a result. The flowers often respond to light by opening, and they tend to close at night and during cloudy conditions. Some more recent cultivars, such as “4D Pink,” “4D Silver,” and “4D Berry,” stay open late.

Water requirements of African Daisy

Even after being established, African daisies still require at least 1 inch of water every week to develop to their full potential. The plants will slow down and enter a dormant state during times of drought or extreme heat. The soil should be kept equally wet. But be careful not to overwater, as moist soil might promote illnesses like root rot. 

Temperature and Humidity requirements

The time of year when African daisies bloom most abundantly is when the weather is moderate. Although frost will harm or kill them, they can withstand overnight lows of roughly 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For the most part, they don’t have a problem with humidity as long as they have excellent air circulation, appropriate watering, and good soil drainage.

Fertilizer needed for African Daisy

African Daisies need a lot of nourishment for optimal growth and blooming. Apply a slow-release fertilizer with a formula like 6-10-4. Spread the fertilizer around the plant. Fertilize two weeks after planting in late winter or early spring and once a month afterward.

Types of African Daisy

Osteospermum ‘Passion Mix’

This little plant grows to a height of about a foot and has flowers that are different shades of pink, purple, rose, and white with blue centers. This type is well renowned for its ability to withstand heat and is simple to cultivate from seed.

Osteospermum “4D”

Despite the heat, these blooms are known for their fluffy, tufted centers and stay open all day. The plants may reach a height of 14 inches.

Osteospermum “FlowerPower Spider White”

This variety of this plant produces flowers with unusual, spoon-shaped white and lavender petals with a gold center. The plants reach a height of around 14 inches.

Osteospermum ‘Lemon Symphony’

The butter-yellow petals of this plant feature an orange eye and a purple core. This cultivar reaches a height of 14 inches.

Osteospermum “Pink Sugar”

It has petals that are pink and orange that lead to a gold center. This variety gets up to a height of 10 inches.

Osteospermum “Ravers Hearts and Tarts”

This variety grows to a height of approximately 12 inches and features orange and pink blooms.

Osteospermum ‘Sideshow Copper Apricot’

The stunning light apricot blooms of the Osteospermum ‘Sideshow Copper Apricot’ variety have a purple disc in the center. It may reach a height of 12 inches.

Osteospermum ‘Soprano White’

The flowers of Osteospermum ‘Soprano White’ are white with a blue core that is surrounded by purple and yellow. It may reach a height of 14 inches.

Propagating African Daisies

The majority of African daisy kinds are hybrids, thus seeds collected from the plants won’t produce genuine offspring. However, you may easily spread your plants by taking cuttings. The plant may also overwinter successfully in this manner outside of its hardiness zones. To accomplish this:

First, put a sterile seed-starting mixture onto a shallow tray. gently dampen the mixture.

Next, use a sharp knife to take 7-inch cuttings from the end of a hearty African daisy variety.

Push the cuttings into the moistened seed-starting mixture until only two inches of them show above ground level.

Place the tray somewhere with bright indirect light and temperatures between 60 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover the tray with a plastic dome.

The plants should be well-rooted enough to be transplanted into separate pots filled with potting soil or into an outdoor garden area in four to six weeks.

How to grow African Daisy from seeds

You might be able to get seeds for some of the pure species kinds of African daisies, such as Osteospermum ecklonis, but the hybrids offered in garden centers are typically not easily accessible as seeds. How to start the plants from seeds is as follows:

Directly plant the seeds in a container filled with regular potting soil eight to ten weeks before the last winter or spring frost. Cover the seeds very loosely (light is necessary for the seeds to germinate). Till they begin to sprout, keep the seeds wet. Up to the time for outdoor planting, the seedlings should be grown in bright indirect light. Before putting indoor-started plants outside, they should be hardened off for a full two weeks. As soon as possible after planting, pinch back the seedlings to promote bushier growth.

Common pests and African Daisy diseases

If the plants are kept stress-free in the appropriate habitat, there aren’t many pests or illnesses that harm African daisies. Be alert for fungus issues, though, in moist or humid environments. 2 These issues will show up as damaged or discolored foliage. If required, use a fungicide and work to increase the airflow around your plant, which can help prevent fungal illnesses.

Whiteflies and aphids are two common plant pests that can cause trouble, especially for stressed plants.

 However, if discovered early enough, they can be managed with an insecticidal soap or chemical spray.

How to get African Daisies to Bloom

Most of the time, African daisies don’t require much encouragement to bloom, but similar to many other flowering plants, routinely removing the wasted blooms will stimulate new blossoming. Reduced blooming can result from several factors:

Poor nutrition:

Try increasing your plants’ feeding schedule to every two to three weeks if they aren’t blooming properly. Particularly in pots, plants need extra fertilizer.

If your plants don’t blossom as expected due to high heat or dryness, try shading them and giving them more water.

Insufficient light:

African daisies can usually take some shade, but too little sun will make the plants leggy and produce fewer blooms.

FAQS

Do African Daisy come back every year?Within their hardiness zones, African daisies will return every year as they are perennials. Take cuttings in colder climates before the first frost to propagate new plants indoors during the winter. When cultivated in a setting they enjoy, these flowers require relatively little upkeep.

How large can an African Daisy grow?

This flower grows 1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet broad. It has vivid hues of pink, purple, orange, yellow, white, or bi-color. African daisies grow well in full light and are hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11. These plants are popular choices for garden beds, borders, and containers.

Can African daisies be grown easily?

A simple-to-grow annual flower with 50 different variations is the African Daisy. It comes from South Africa. The plant expands rapidly. You’ll receive your first flowers from growing African daisies in approximately 50 to 60 days.

Do African daisies rebloom?

Osteospermum can withstand full sun and prefers strong light throughout cultivation. The blooms close at night and open again the next day. Although the spring is when the plant blooms most, it will also bloom again in the summer and winter.

What vegetation complements African daisies?

The best-looking African daisies are those that are planted in masses or groupings and may be framed with annual verbena, dusty miller, or ageratum. Flowers in pots work really well with osteospermum.

Conclusion

The beautiful African Daisy is a simple option for the flower garden. These annuals are attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. There are many varieties of African daisies, including some with edible flowers such as Osteospermum ecklonis and edulis. Osteospermum can be grown in almost any plant bed and also makes a very nice houseplant. In addition to their beauty, African daisies are easy to grow and maintain in your yard. You can plant them directly in the ground or start them indoors if you live in colder regions where they won’t survive winter.

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Osteospermum jucundum (African Daisy). #oneadayplant On the edge of hardiness, this fantastic plant needs good drainage and sun to do well. Grows well in the cracks of a stone wall, or a sharply drained bed. The reflective petals glow in sunlight and the large Daisy flower shine from their naturally low position. 10-30cm high. Well worth growing and more robust than one might think. #garden #plant #osteospermum #africa #daisy #africandaisy #flower #perennial #plants #gardens #gardening #gardendesign #plantingdesign #gardeningadvice #gardeningtips #sun #africa #iplantsman (at Crowborough, East Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZMDbSATgD/?igshid=1r5qsjzqu4rjf

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The Grand Finale of CAIE Elite Chef Competition - Season 4 was conducted on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

70 students from Stages 6 to 9 showcased their culinary skills and stirred up 42 dishes. These included innovative mocktails like Flaming Passion of Pineapple, Baca Jucundum, Oroleen Slushie and Pomegranate Hibiscus Mocktail. Delectable appetizers like Planet Bites, Tasty Tostadas, Eyeball Spaghetti and Stuffed Capsicum tickled the taste buds. For the sweet tooth there was Bubblegum Ice-cream Sandwich, Caramel Banana Boost, Cookie Dough Bars and Lemon Cupcakes with Rose Frosting. Extremely innovative themes included ‘The Perfect Picnic’, ‘Stuff Me Up’, Team Burning Flames’ and ‘Halloween Shivers’

The culinary skills were judged by Ms. Soujanya Obulapu, Chef and Owner of Soups & Salads and Head Chef, Mr. Mahesh.

[artscult]

desmodium jucundum - high resolution image from old book.

[korrektheiten]

De duobus impostoribus ..

LePenseur:"Da möcht' man am liebsten doch gleich mit dem Psalmisten (Ps. 132) jauchzen: Ecce quam bonum et quam jucundum,habitare fratres in unum !Sicut unguentum in capite,quod descendit in barbam, barbam Aaron,quod descendit in oram vestimenti ejus ... Ob die Butter, die die beiden Herrschaften am Kopf haben, ihnen schon beim Kollarkragerl reinrinnt, kann man leider nicht genau erkennen. Daß die Freuden-Umärmelungen jedenfalls zum Fremd-Schämen verlogen wirken, ist hingegen unschwer erkennbar ... --------------------- P.S.: Wer die Anspielung im Titel nicht versteht: hier werden Sie geholfen. http://dlvr.it/P5f4x0 "

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