Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dioica
ID:
20172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Rémy) B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 514 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019501



Common Names

  • Dioica Chaetanthera
  • Dioica False Daisy
  • Dioica African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Oriastrum dioicum (J.Rémy) Phil. [unknown]
  • Oriastrum dioicum dioicum [unknown]
  • Egania dioica J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera niederleinii Hieron. ex Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Chaetanthera dioica (also called Two-spiked Chaetanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera dioica is a plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetanthera dioica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera dioica is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Chaetanthera dioica

Chaetanthera dioica is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Chaetanthera dioica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera dioica?

Chaetanthera dioica

What is the common name of Chaetanthera dioica?

Silver Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Chaetanthera dioica?

Dry rocky slopes and grasslands

Species in the Chaetanthera genus

Chaetanthera perpusilla, Chaetanthera chilensis, Chaetanthera moenchioides, Chaetanthera kalinae, Chaetanthera renifolia, Chaetanthera brachylepis, Chaetanthera dioica, Chaetanthera serrata, Chaetanthera euphrasioides, Chaetanthera ciliata, Chaetanthera splendens, Chaetanthera minuta, Chaetanthera boliviensis, Chaetanthera valdiviana, Chaetanthera australis, Chaetanthera incana, Chaetanthera flabellifolia, Chaetanthera peruviana, Chaetanthera cochlearifolia, Chaetanthera flabellata, Chaetanthera albiflora, Chaetanthera lanata, Chaetanthera spathulifolia, Chaetanthera acerosa, Chaetanthera linearis, Chaetanthera leptocephala, Chaetanthera chiquianensis, Chaetanthera glandulosa, Chaetanthera glabrata, Chaetanthera limbata, Chaetanthera tenella, Chaetanthera villosa, Chaetanthera elegans, Chaetanthera microphylla, Chaetanthera taltalensis, Chaetanthera depauperata, Chaetanthera frayjorgensis, Chaetanthera pubescens,

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-118855: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.