Dicoma montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
125942
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweick.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 207 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125271
Common Names
- Dicoma montana
- Montane Dicoma
- Mountain Dicoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicoma montana (also called Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma montana is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicoma montana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicoma montana is a perennial plant that is propagated from division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best cultivated in a temperate climate.
Where to Find Dicoma montana
Dicoma montana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Dicoma montana FAQ
What type of plant is Dicoma montana?
Dicoma montana is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
What is the natural habitat of Dicoma montana?
Dicoma montana is native to the African continent, where it is found in grasslands and savannas.
What is the scientific name of Dicoma montana?
The scientific name of Dicoma montana is Dicoma montana.
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-86352: Based on the initial data import
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.