Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
4975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris (1818) 12.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004304

Common Names

  • Dicoma tomentosa
  • Woolly Dicoma
  • Woolly Dogweed

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Synonyms

  • Dicoma gnaphaloides Mattei [unknown]
  • Acilepis lanata Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Schaffnera carduoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Dicoma lanuginosa DC. [unknown]
  • Xeropappus lanuginosus Wall. [unknown]
  • Onopordum lanatum Herb.Madr. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Dicoma tomentosa (also called Cottony Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a hairy stem, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicoma tomentosa is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma tomentosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Dicoma tomentosa

Dicoma tomentosa is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Dicoma tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma tomentosa?

Dicoma tomentosa

What is the common name of Dicoma tomentosa?

Woolly Dicoma

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma tomentosa?

Dicoma tomentosa is native to 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,