Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pluvialis
ID:
128668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
gcc

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus (Moench) 585. 1794 [4 May 1794]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127997



Common Names

  • Dimorphotheca
  • Rain Daisy
  • African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Meteorina gracilis Less. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Dimorphotheca leptocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Calendula hybrida Sweet [unknown]
  • Gattenhoffia pluvialis Druce [unknown]
  • Calendula decurrens Thunb. [unknown]
  • Dimorphotheca incrassata Moench [unknown]
  • Dimorphotheca calendulacea dubia E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Calendula hybrida L. [unknown]
  • Dimorphotheca annua Less. [unknown]
  • Meteorina lyrata Cass. [unknown]
  • Meteorina crassipes Cass. [unknown]
  • Calendula pluvialis L. [unknown]
  • Meteorina gracilipes Cass. [unknown]

Description

Dimorphotheca pluvialis (also called rain daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in sandy and gravelly soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphotheca pluvialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimorphotheca pluvialis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphotheca pluvialis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Dimorphotheca pluvialis

Dimorphotheca pluvialis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands.

Dimorphotheca pluvialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca pluvialis?

Dimorphotheca pluvialis

What is the common name of Dimorphotheca pluvialis?

Rain Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Dimorphotheca pluvialis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88990: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.