Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
27882

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 36 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027211



Common Names

  • Dichrocephala Benthamii
  • Bentham's Dichrocephala
  • Bentham's Hawkweed


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Description

Dichrocephala benthamii (also called 'Bentham's Dichrocephala', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in sunny and dry habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dichrocephala benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichrocephala benthamii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichrocephala benthamii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Dichrocephala benthamii

Dichrocephala benthamii is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Dichrocephala benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichrocephala benthamii?

Dichrocephala benthamii

What is the common name of Dichrocephala benthamii?

Bentham's Dichrocephala

What is the natural habitat of Dichrocephala benthamii?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky places.

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-12630: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.