Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 72 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000502
Common Names
- Dimorphotheca dregei
- Dregei Dimorphotheca
- Dregei Cape Marigold
Description
Dimorphotheca dregei (also called African Daisy, Cape Marigold, and Star of the Veldt, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 30 cm. It has daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphotheca dregei is a plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to help control erosion. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to create a natural border or edge to a garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dimorphotheca dregei var. reticulata (Norl.) B.Nord.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphotheca dregei is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphotheca dregei is an annual plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Dimorphotheca dregei
Dimorphotheca dregei is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Dimorphotheca dregei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca dregei?
Dimorphotheca dregei
What is the common name of Dimorphotheca dregei?
Drege's Cape Marigold
What is the habitat of Dimorphotheca dregei?
It is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky outcrops
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,