Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleifolia
ID:
75394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 149, 306 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074723

Common Names

  • Dicoma
  • Wilde-Dagga
  • Wilde Dagga

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Description

Dicoma oleifolia (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma oleifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoma oleifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma oleifolia is a shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is best to prune the plant in late summer to promote new growth.

Where to Find Dicoma oleifolia

Dicoma oleifolia is native to South Africa.

Dicoma oleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma oleifolia?

Dicoma oleifolia

What type of plant is Dicoma oleifolia?

Dicoma oleifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Dicoma oleifolia found?

Dicoma oleifolia 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,