Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tysonii
ID:
114569

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(1): 105 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113898



Common Names

  • Dielitzia tysonii
  • Tyson's Daisy
  • Tyson's Dielitzia


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Description

Dielitzia tysonii (also called Tyson's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a stem that can grow up to 0.5 m tall. It has white flowers that bloom from June to August. It prefers dry, sunny places, and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Dielitzia tysonii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dielitzia tysonii is a bright yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dielitzia tysonii is an annual herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dielitzia tysonii

Dielitzia tysonii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Dielitzia tysonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dielitzia tysonii?

Dielitzia tysonii

What is the common name of Dielitzia tysonii?

Tyson's Daisy

What is the habitat of Dielitzia tysonii?

Dry, rocky slopes

Species in the Dielitzia 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-7541: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.