Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
22277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 415 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021606



Common Names

  • Dimorphotheca Acutifolia
  • Acutifolia Cape Marigold
  • Sharp-Leaved Cape Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Osteospermum acutifolium (Hutch.) Norl. [unknown]
  • Osteospermum pulchrum Norl. [unknown]
  • Calendula scabra P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Calendula scabra Bég. [unknown]

Description

Dimorphotheca acutifolia (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flower heads are borne in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphotheca acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimorphotheca acutifolia has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphotheca acutifolia is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Dimorphotheca acutifolia

Dimorphotheca acutifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in this region.

Dimorphotheca acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca acutifolia?

Dimorphotheca acutifolia

What type of plant is Dimorphotheca acutifolia?

Annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Dimorphotheca acutifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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