Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hamiltonii
ID:
135113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 246 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134442



Common Names

  • Hamilton's Dichrocephala
  • Hamilton's False Buttonweed
  • Hamilton's Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Cotula dichrocephaloides C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cotula sinapifolia Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Dichrocephala hamiltonii (also called Hamilton's daisy, Hamilton's sunflower, and many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, with deeply lobed leaves and small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dichrocephala hamiltonii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family which is native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichrocephala hamiltonii is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichrocephala hamiltonii is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dichrocephala hamiltonii

Dichrocephala hamiltonii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dichrocephala hamiltonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichrocephala hamiltonii?

Dichrocephala hamiltonii

What is the common name of Dichrocephala hamiltonii?

Hamilton's Dichrocephala

What is the natural habitat of Dichrocephala hamiltonii?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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