Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi-Exped. : 425 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046256
Common Names
- Dicoma antunesii
- Antunes' Dicoma
- Antunes' Daisy
Description
Dicoma antunesii (also called 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma antunesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicoma antunesii has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have long, slender leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicoma antunesii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Dicoma antunesii
Dicoma antunesii can be found in the African countries of Angola and Namibia.
Dicoma antunesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicoma antunesii?
Dicoma antunesii
What is the common name of Dicoma antunesii?
Antunes' Dicoma
Where is Dicoma antunesii found?
It is found in South Africa
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,