Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somalense
ID:
74021

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 37: 60 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073350

Common Names

  • Somali Dicoma
  • Dicoma
  • Somali Daisy

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Description

Dicoma somalense (also called Somali Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Africa. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves and daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoma somalense is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicoma somalense is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoma somalense is an annual herb that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow from seed and will flower in the first year.

Where to Find Dicoma somalense

Dicoma somalense can be found in the dry regions of Ethiopia and Somalia.

Dicoma somalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoma somalense?

Dicoma somalense

What is the common name of Dicoma somalense?

Somali Dicoma

What is the natural habitat of Dicoma somalense?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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,

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