Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2: 4: 1024 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126987
Common Names
- Dicoma
- Dinter's Dicoma
- Dinteri
Synonyms
- Dicoma flexuoides Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]
- Dicoma flexuosa Dinter & Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Dicoma dinteri (also called Dinter's Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to southern Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma dinteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicoma dinteri has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicoma dinteri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently.
Where to Find Dicoma dinteri
Dicoma dinteri is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Dicoma dinteri FAQ
What is the common name of Dicoma dinteri?
Dicoma dinteri is commonly known as Dinter's dicoma.
What are the medicinal uses of Dicoma dinteri?
Dicoma dinteri has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin problems.
What is the best way to grow Dicoma dinteri?
Dicoma dinteri prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
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,