Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
riedelii
ID:
126680

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 191 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126009



Common Names

  • Riedel's Daisy
  • Riedel Daisy
  • Riedel's Daisybush


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Description

Dasycondylus riedelii (also called Riedel's Dasycondylus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and serrated. Its flowers are white and its fruits are small achenes. It grows in moist soils, in meadows, and in the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dasycondylus riedelii is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as an accent plant in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dasycondylus riedelii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasycondylus riedelii is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dasycondylus riedelii

Dasycondylus riedelii is found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Dasycondylus riedelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasycondylus riedelii?

Dasycondylus riedelii

What is the common name of Dasycondylus riedelii?

Riedel's rock-cress

What is the natural habitat of Dasycondylus riedelii?

Rocky outcrops, cliffs, and scree slopes

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-87061: 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.