Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 190 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076570
Common Names
- Lobbii Daisy
- Lobbii Fleabane
- Lobbii Ragwort
Synonyms
- Eupatorium lobbii Klatt [unknown]
Description
Dasycondylus lobbii (also called Lobb's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dasycondylus lobbii is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and containers. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dasycondylus lobbii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasycondylus lobbii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dasycondylus lobbii
Dasycondylus lobbii is native to India and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the warmer climates of the United States.
Dasycondylus lobbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasycondylus lobbii?
Dasycondylus lobbii
What is the natural habitat of Dasycondylus lobbii?
Dry, rocky slopes
What is the flowering period of Dasycondylus lobbii?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Dasycondylus genus
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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,