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
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.
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 Dichrocephala 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,