Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Isawumi, El-Ghazaly & B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Grana 35(4): 228 (1996): (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087258
Common Names
- Baccharoides dumicola
- Dumicola Baccharoides
- Baccharoides
Description
Baccharoides dumicola (also called Dumicola, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a rounded crown with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant and appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy areas, as well as in coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharoides dumicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharoides dumicola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharoides dumicola is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Baccharoides dumicola
Baccharoides dumicola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Baccharoides dumicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharoides dumicola?
Baccharoides dumicola
What are the common names of Baccharoides dumicola?
Dune thistle
What is the natural habitat of Baccharoides dumicola?
Dunes and sandy soils
Species in the Baccharoides genus
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
Moses A. Isawumi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isawumi' in the authors string.