Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chrysanthemifolia
ID:
20688

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


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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.

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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 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,