Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
84919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 256 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084248



Common Names

  • Carnose Didelta
  • Carnose Daisy
  • Carnose Fleabane


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Description

Didelta carnosa (also called Wild Pansy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Didelta carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Didelta carnosa var. tomentosa (Less.) Roessler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didelta carnosa has small, yellow-green flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, slender shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didelta carnosa is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the garden. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Didelta carnosa

Didelta carnosa is native to South Africa and can be found in sandy soils.

Didelta carnosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didelta carnosa?

Didelta carnosa

What type of plant is Didelta carnosa?

Didelta carnosa is a succulent

Where is Didelta carnosa found?

Didelta carnosa is found in South Africa

Species in the Didelta 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-407: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.