Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 73 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059705
Common Names
- Dichaetophora campestris
- Field False Brome
- Field False Oat
Synonyms
- Boltonia campestris (A.Gray) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Boltonia campestris (A.Gray) Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Dichaetophora campestris (also called Field Dichaetophora, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a hairy stem and grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichaetophora campestris is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichaetophora campestris is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single pair of cotyledons and a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichaetophora campestris is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, use a rooting hormone and place the cutting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dichaetophora campestris
Dichaetophora campestris is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France.
Dichaetophora campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichaetophora campestris?
Dichaetophora campestris
What is the common name of Dichaetophora campestris?
Field-dwelling Bristle-fern
What is the natural habitat of Dichaetophora campestris?
Grassy fields and meadows
Species in the Dichaetophora genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,