Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
18209

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. iv. 5 (1893) 339

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017538

Common Names

  • Dicoma Incana
  • Incana Daisy
  • Incana Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Brachyachaenium incanum Baker [unknown]
  • Dicoma cowanii S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Dicoma incana (also called Silverleaf Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a simple stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and greyish-green in colour. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma incana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive and respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoma incana has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma incana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be planted in the spring or fall and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dicoma incana

Dicoma incana is native to Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.

Dicoma incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma incana?

Dicoma incana

What is the common name of Dicoma incana?

Hoary Dicoma

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma incana?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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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