Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 518 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083214
Common Names
- Dicoma Sessiliflora
- Sessile-Flowered Dicoma
- Sticky Dicoma
Description
Dicoma sessiliflora (also called Dicoma sessiliflora, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma sessiliflora is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dicoma sessiliflora sub. stenophylla G.V.Pope
Dicoma sessiliflora var. membranacea (S.Moore) S.Ortíz & Rodr.Oubiña
Dicoma sessiliflora sub. sessiliflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicoma sessiliflora has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicoma sessiliflora is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Dicoma sessiliflora
Dicoma sessiliflora is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya.
Dicoma sessiliflora FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Dicoma sessiliflora?
Dicoma sessiliflora prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Dicoma sessiliflora?
Dicoma sessiliflora prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What is the ideal light for Dicoma sessiliflora?
Dicoma sessiliflora prefers bright, indirect light.
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,