Species:
chrysanthemifolia
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 73 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020017
Common Names
- Dimorphotheca Chrysanthemifolia
- African Daisy
- Cape Marigold
Synonyms
- Arnoldia ventenatiana C.Presl [unknown]
- Osteospermum floridum E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
- Arnoldia chrysanthemifolia Steud. [unknown]
- Arnoldia aurea Cass. [unknown]
- Calendula chrysanthemifolia Vent. [unknown]
- Osteospermum grandiflorum hort. ex Sims [unknown]
Description
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia (also called Chrysanthemifolia Dimorphotheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and North Africa.
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia?
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia
What type of plant is Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia?
Herb
Where is Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia native to?
South Africa
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,