Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
minutula
ID:
33723

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131962: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.