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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Harv.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1862
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 88: t. 5337 (1862)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112999
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Barberae Dimorphotheca
- Barberae Dimorphotheca Daisy
- Barberae Dimorphotheca Daisy Bush
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Dimorphotheca barberae (also called Barber's Dimorphotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa, and grows in dry, sandy habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Dimorphotheca barberae is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used in landscaping for its drought tolerance.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Dimorphotheca barberae has daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Dimorphotheca barberae is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Dimorphotheca barberae
                        
                            Dimorphotheca barberae is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Northern Cape.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Dimorphotheca barberae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca barberae?
Dimorphotheca barberae
What is the common name of Dimorphotheca barberae?
Barber's dimorphotheca
What are the uses of Dimorphotheca barberae?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Dimorphotheca genus
                        
                            Dimorphotheca dregei, 
Dimorphotheca spectabilis, 
Dimorphotheca montana, 
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia, 
Dimorphotheca cuneata, 
Dimorphotheca acutifolia, 
Dimorphotheca zeyheri, 
Dimorphotheca venusta, 
Dimorphotheca sinuata, 
Dimorphotheca ecklonis, 
Dimorphotheca walliana, 
Dimorphotheca fruticosa, 
Dimorphotheca cuneata, 
Dimorphotheca tragus, 
Dimorphotheca fruticosa, 
Dimorphotheca jucunda, 
Dimorphotheca barberae, 
Dimorphotheca ecklonis, 
Dimorphotheca tragus, 
Dimorphotheca caulescens, 
Dimorphotheca pluvialis, 
Dimorphotheca nudicaulis, 
Dimorphotheca polyptera,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,