They have a distinct midrib and the margins are either finely toothed or rough with small, brownish hairs.

The style is sterile and tipped with a cone surrounded by a fringe of short hairs.

[2] This plant produces obscurely ribbed achenes (dry fruit containing a single seed)[1] They are 5–7 mm (0.20–0.28 in) long.

[3] This species is endemic to the Langeberg Mountains in the Western Cape of South Africa.

(Bill) Burtt in honour of his contributions to the knowledge of South African phytogeography and the family Asteraceae.

[2] While Osteospermum burttianum does not currently experience any threats, its small range means that it is currently classified as rare by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.