Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
relhanioides
ID:
136793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 279 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136122

Common Names

  • Relhanioides Dicoma
  • Dicoma Relhanioides
  • Relhanioides Dicoma

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Synonyms

  • Macledium relhanioides (Less.) S.Ortiz [unknown]

Description

Dicoma relhanioides (also called Relhan's Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, toothed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma relhanioides is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicoma relhanioides is yellow and small, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma relhanioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dicoma relhanioides

Dicoma relhanioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dicoma relhanioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma relhanioides?

Dicoma relhanioides

What is the family of Dicoma relhanioides?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Dicoma relhanioides?

India

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,