Status:
valid
Authors:
Mariz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 9: 220 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088645
Common Names
- Daveaua anthemoides
- Dwarf Daisybush
- Dwarf Everlasting
Synonyms
- Marizia anthemoides Gand. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum anthemoides (Mariz) Samp. [unknown]
- Matricaria anthemoides (Mariz) Cout. [unknown]
Description
Daveaua anthemoides (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Daveaua anthemoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Daveaua anthemoides is a small, white, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daveaua anthemoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Daveaua anthemoides
Daveaua anthemoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the Eastern Cape.
Daveaua anthemoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daveaua anthemoides?
Daveaua anthemoides
What is the common name of Daveaua anthemoides?
Anthemoides Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Daveaua anthemoides?
Grassy meadows and woodlands
Species in the Daveaua genus
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Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,