Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16(3): 277 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129676
Common Names
- Pope's Dicoma
- Pope's Dicoma-bush
- Pope's Dicoma-daisy
Description
Dicoma popeana (also called Pope's Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma popeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicoma popeana is a yellow-green flower head, and the seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicoma popeana is an annual herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plants can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Dicoma popeana
Dicoma popeana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.
Dicoma popeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicoma popeana?
Dicoma popeana
What is the common name of Dicoma popeana?
Pope's Dicoma
What is the natural habitat of Dicoma popeana?
It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey.
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,