Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
45439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 71 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044768

Common Names

  • Ardisia nigromaculata
  • Black-spotted Ardisia
  • Black-spotted Marlberry

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Synonyms

  • Dicoma anomala anomala [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala anomala [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala leptothrix S.Moore [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala sonderi Harv. [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala cirsioides Harv. [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala latifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala megacephala (Baker) Mendonça [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala karaguensis (Oliv.) O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala microphylla O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Dicoma anomala karaguensis (Oliv.) Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]

Description

Dicoma anomala (also called 'Wild Dagga', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and silvery-green foliage. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils and in areas with full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural remedy for skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicoma anomala sub. anomala
Dicoma anomala sub. gerrardii (Harv. ex F.C.Wilson) S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Dicoma anomala sub. attenuata (S.Moore) S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoma anomala has small, yellow daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma anomala is an annual herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination.

Where to Find Dicoma anomala

Dicoma anomala is native to South Africa.

Dicoma anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma anomala?

Dicoma anomala

What is the common name of Dicoma anomala?

Anomala

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma anomala?

It is found in the Andean regions of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

Species in the Dicoma genus

Dicoma tomentosa, Dicoma poggei, Dicoma prostrata, Dicoma swazilandica, Dicoma cuneneensis, Dicoma incana, Dicoma alemannii-mazzocchii, Dicoma squarrosa, Dicoma paivae, Dicoma auriculata, Dicoma spinosa, Dicoma scoparia, Dicoma picta, Dicoma gillettii, Dicoma plantaginifolia, Dicoma niccolifera, Dicoma nana, Dicoma schimperi, Dicoma thuliniana, Dicoma tomentosa, Dicoma anmadochrissa, Dicoma anomala, Dicoma antunesii, Dicoma elliptica, Dicoma chatanensis, Dicoma pretoriensis, Dicoma zeyheri, Dicoma nachtigalii, Dicoma obconica, Dicoma foliosa, Dicoma somalense, Dicoma oleifolia, Dicoma hindiana, Dicoma sessiliflora, Dicoma gossweileri, Dicoma galpinii, Dicoma capensis, Dicoma oblonga, Dicoma cana, Dicoma schinzii, Dicoma macrocephala, Dicoma kirkii, Dicoma humilis, Dicoma grandidieri, Dicoma elegans, Dicoma kurumanii, Dicoma montana, Dicoma bangueolensis, Dicoma speciosa, Dicoma dinteri,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1433: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.