Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
89561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 277 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088890

Common Names

  • Dicoma Daisy
  • Cape Daisy
  • Cape Dicoma

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Synonyms

  • Gorteria personata E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Berkheya albida Lichtst. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Tibestina lanuginosa Maire [unknown]

Description

Dicoma capensis (also called 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats, and has white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoma capensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma capensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the same location or in a new location.

Where to Find Dicoma capensis

Dicoma capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Dicoma capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma capensis?

Dicoma capensis

What is the common name of Dicoma capensis?

Cape Daisy

What is the habitat of Dicoma capensis?

Dicoma capensis is found in dry, open woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

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,

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