Dicoma galpinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galpinii
ID:
88993
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.C.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 385 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088322
Common Names
- Galpin's Dicoma
- Galpin's Fleabane
- Galpin's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicoma galpinii (also called Galpin's Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white or pink flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma galpinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicoma galpinii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicoma galpinii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow-growing and take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Dicoma galpinii
Dicoma galpinii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Dicoma galpinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicoma galpinii?
Dicoma galpinii
What is the common name of Dicoma galpinii?
Galpin's Dicoma
Where is Dicoma galpinii found?
Dicoma galpinii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44661: Based on the initial data import
Frank C. Wilson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.Wilson' in the authors string.