Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dressler) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 92 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793844
Common Names
- Daiotila-crassa
- Daiotila-de-jardim
- Daiotila-do-campo
Description
Daiotyla crassa (also called Thick-Leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a rosette of thick, hairy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Daiotyla crassa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daiotyla crassa has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daiotyla crassa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Daiotyla crassa
Daiotyla crassa is native to tropical regions of the Americas, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Daiotyla crassa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daiotyla crassa?
Daiotyla crassa
What is the family of Daiotyla crassa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Daiotyla crassa?
Thick daisy
Species in the Daiotyla genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,