Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paivae
ID:
21750

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 72(10): 1478 (1994) (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021079



Common Names

  • Dicoma Paivae
  • Cape Daisy
  • African Daisy


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Description

Dicoma paivae (also called Paiva's Dicoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma paivae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoma paivae has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure with hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma paivae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dicoma paivae

Dicoma paivae can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in the south of France and Italy.

Dicoma paivae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma paivae?

Dicoma paivae

What is the common name of Dicoma paivae?

Paiva's dicoma

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma paivae?

Dicoma paivae is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120383: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Juan Rodríguez Oubiña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.Oubiña' in the authors string.