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
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.
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 Dasycondylus 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,