Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. & Tate
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia 6 1883
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033052
Common Names
- Dimorphocoma Minutula
- Minutula Dimorphocoma
- Minutula Daisy
Description
Dimorphocoma minutula (also called Small-headed Dimorphocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is typically found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphocoma minutula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphocoma minutula is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphocoma minutula is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Dimorphocoma minutula
Dimorphocoma minutula is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape province.
Dimorphocoma minutula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphocoma minutula?
Dimorphocoma minutula
What is the natural habitat of Dimorphocoma minutula?
Dimorphocoma minutula is native to South America
What is the flowering season of Dimorphocoma minutula?
Dimorphocoma minutula flowers in late spring and early summer
Species in the Dimorphocoma 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,