Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ortiz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 139(3): 319 (2002) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069951
Common Names
- Obconic Dicoma
- Obconic Daisy
- Obconic Daisy Bush
Description
Dicoma obconica (also called obconic dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides and dry fields.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma obconica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicoma obconica has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicoma obconica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Once established, the plant will require little care and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Dicoma obconica
Dicoma obconica can be found in the dry regions of South Africa.
Dicoma obconica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicoma obconica?
Dicoma obconica
What is the common name of Dicoma obconica?
Dicoma
Where can Dicoma obconica be found?
It can be 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,