Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plantaginifolia
ID:
37483

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15(5): 546 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036812

Common Names

  • Plantaginifolia Dicoma
  • Dicoma
  • Plantaginifolia

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Synonyms

  • Macledium plantaginifolium (O.Hoffm.) S.Ortiz [unknown]
  • Dicoma pygmaea Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Dicoma plantaginifolia (also called Plantain-Leaved Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma plantaginifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicoma plantaginifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma plantaginifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be about 6 inches long. Layering can be done in spring or summer by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept in place with a stake or rock until it takes root.

Where to Find Dicoma plantaginifolia

Dicoma plantaginifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Dicoma plantaginifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma plantaginifolia?

Dicoma plantaginifolia

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma plantaginifolia?

Dicoma plantaginifolia is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Dicoma plantaginifolia?

Dicoma plantaginifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height.

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,