Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
1323881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) S.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62(3): 534 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336335



Common Names

  • Welwitschii Dicomopsis
  • Dicomopsis Welwitschii
  • Welwitschii Dicomopsis


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Description

Dicomopsis welwitschii (also called the Welwitsch's Dicomopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, growing in wet, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m. It has large, glossy leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dicomopsis welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicomopsis welwitschii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicomopsis welwitschii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the first growing season.

Where to Find Dicomopsis welwitschii

Dicomopsis welwitschii is native to Angola and Namibia. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, such as in deserts and savannas.

Dicomopsis welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicomopsis welwitschii?

Dicomopsis welwitschii

What type of plant is Dicomopsis welwitschii?

It is a shrub belonging to the family Asteraceae.

Where is Dicomopsis welwitschii found?

It is native to Angola, specifically in the Huíla Province.

Species in the Dicomopsis 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,

References

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.