Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anmadochrissa
ID:
43496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lawalrée

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 48(3-4): 437 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042825



Common Names

  • Dicoma
  • Anmadochrissa
  • Dicoma anmadochrissa


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Synonyms

  • Macledium anmadochrissum (Lawalrée) S.Ortiz [unknown]

Description

Dicoma anmadochrissa (also called 'African Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma anmadochrissa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoma anmadochrissa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma anmadochrissa is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in early spring or late summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dicoma anmadochrissa

Dicoma anmadochrissa is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Dicoma anmadochrissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma anmadochrissa?

Dicoma anmadochrissa

What is the common name of Dicoma anmadochrissa?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma anmadochrissa?

It is found in dry, open grassland and scrubland

Species in the Dicoma genus

Dicoma tomentosa, Dicoma poggei, Dicoma prostrata, Dicoma swazilandica, Dicoma cuneneensis, Dicoma incana, Dicoma alemannii-mazzocchii, Dicoma squarrosa, Dicoma paivae, Dicoma auriculata, Dicoma spinosa, Dicoma scoparia, Dicoma picta, Dicoma gillettii, Dicoma plantaginifolia, Dicoma niccolifera, Dicoma nana, Dicoma schimperi, Dicoma thuliniana, Dicoma tomentosa, Dicoma anmadochrissa, Dicoma anomala, Dicoma antunesii, Dicoma elliptica, Dicoma chatanensis, Dicoma pretoriensis, Dicoma zeyheri, Dicoma nachtigalii, Dicoma obconica, Dicoma foliosa, Dicoma somalense, Dicoma oleifolia, Dicoma hindiana, Dicoma sessiliflora, Dicoma gossweileri, Dicoma galpinii, Dicoma capensis, Dicoma oblonga, Dicoma cana, Dicoma schinzii, Dicoma macrocephala, Dicoma kirkii, Dicoma humilis, Dicoma grandidieri, Dicoma elegans, Dicoma kurumanii, Dicoma montana, Dicoma bangueolensis, Dicoma speciosa, Dicoma dinteri,

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,