Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1969
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 21: 281 (1969)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065258
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Decachaeta thieleana
- Thiele's Decachaeta
- Thiele's Cudweed
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Eupatorium myrianthum Klatt [unknown]
- Eupatorium thieleanum Klatt [unknown]
- Eupatorium thieleanum Klatt ex T.Durand & Pittier [unknown]
- Eupatorium myriocephalum Klatt [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Decachaeta thieleana (also called Thiele's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Decachaeta thieleana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in natural landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can help to prevent soil erosion. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin infections and wounds.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Decachaeta thieleana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Decachaeta thieleana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a well-drained soil.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Decachaeta thieleana
                        
                            Decachaeta thieleana can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, and Washington.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Decachaeta thieleana FAQ
                        
                            What is the natural habitat of Decachaeta thieleana?
Decachaeta thieleana is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
What is the growth habit of Decachaeta thieleana?
Decachaeta thieleana is a perennial herb with an upright growth habit.
What is the average height of Decachaeta thieleana?
Decachaeta thieleana typically grows to a height of up to 1 meter.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Decachaeta 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,