Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
115355

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15(5): 543 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114684

Common Names

  • Dicoma schinzii
  • Schinz's Dicoma
  • Dicoma

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Synonyms

  • Dicoma lanata Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]
  • Dicoma arenicola Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]

Description

Dicoma schinzii (also called 'Schinz's Dicoma', 'Dicoma', and 'African Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a branching stem and produces small white flowers. It is commonly found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma schinzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an edible plant and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicoma schinzii is a yellow-orange color with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma schinzii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Dicoma schinzii

Dicoma schinzii can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Africa, including in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.

Dicoma schinzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma schinzii?

Dicoma schinzii

What is the common name of Dicoma schinzii?

Schinz's Dicoma

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma schinzii?

Grasslands and disturbed sites

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,

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