Dimorphotheca ecklonis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecklonis
ID:
41101
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 71 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040430
Common Names
- Dimorphotheca ecklonis
- Ecklonis Dimorphotheca
- Ecklonis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphotheca ecklonis is a plant native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphotheca ecklonis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dimorphotheca ecklonis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dimorphotheca ecklonis
Dimorphotheca ecklonis is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape.
Dimorphotheca ecklonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca ecklonis?
Dimorphotheca ecklonis
What type of plant is Dimorphotheca ecklonis?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Dimorphotheca ecklonis found?
It is found in 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,
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:201468-1: Based on the initial data import