Status:
valid
Authors:
Lawalrée & Mvukiy.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 62(1-2): 162 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095963
Common Names
- Dicoma oblonga
- Oblong Dicoma
- Oblong Daisy
Synonyms
- Macledium oblongum (Lawalrée & Mvukiy.) S.Ortiz [unknown]
Description
Dicoma oblonga (also called oblong dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white, woolly flower heads with yellow centers and is found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma oblonga is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicoma oblonga has small white flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicoma oblonga is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.
Where to Find Dicoma oblonga
Dicoma oblonga is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Dicoma oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicoma oblonga?
Dicoma oblonga
What is the common name of Dicoma oblonga?
Oblong Dicoma
What is the natural habitat of Dicoma oblonga?
Open grassland and scrubland
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
J. Mvukiyumwami: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mvukiy.' in the authors string.