Dicoma thuliniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thuliniana
ID:
42795
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ortiz, Rodr.Oubiña & Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 85(3): 455 (1998) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042124
Common Names
- Thulin's Dicoma
- Thulin's Daisy
- Thulin's Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicoma thuliniana (also called Thulin's Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual plant that typically grows up to 2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. Its native range is the southeastern United States, and it is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoma thuliniana is an annual plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. The flowers can be used to make a tea or as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicoma thuliniana is a yellow or white color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicoma thuliniana is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Dicoma thuliniana
Dicoma thuliniana is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.
Dicoma thuliniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicoma thuliniana?
Dicoma thuliniana
What type of plant is Dicoma thuliniana?
It is an annual herb
Where is Dicoma thuliniana found?
It is found in South Africa
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140739: Based on the initial data import
Mesfin Tadesse (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesfin' in the authors string.
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Juan Rodríguez Oubiña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.Oubiña' in the authors string.