Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dusenii
ID:
94992

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 189 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094321



Common Names

  • Dasycondylus Dusenii
  • Dusenii Dasycondylus
  • Dusenii's Daisy


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Description

Dasycondylus dusenii (also called Dusen's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Dasycondylus dusenii has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dasycondylus dusenii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasycondylus dusenii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Dasycondylus dusenii

Dasycondylus dusenii is native to South Africa.

Dasycondylus dusenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasycondylus dusenii?

Dasycondylus dusenii

What is the common name of Dasycondylus dusenii?

Dusen's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Dasycondylus dusenii?

It is native to South America

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-50521: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.