Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pretoriensis
ID:
61059

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bothalia ii. 365 (1927).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060388

Common Names

  • Pretoriensis Dicoma
  • Dicoma Daisy
  • Pretoriensis Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Macledium pretoriense (C.A.Sm.) S.Ortiz [unknown]

Description

Dicoma pretoriensis (also called 'Pretoria Dicoma', 'Pretoria Dicoma Bush' and 'Pretoria Dicoma Shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma pretoriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoma pretoriensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and look like a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma pretoriensis is an annual herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Dicoma pretoriensis

Dicoma pretoriensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Dicoma pretoriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma pretoriensis?

Dicoma pretoriensis

Where is Dicoma pretoriensis found?

South Africa

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma pretoriensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,