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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Schltr.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1897
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 220 (1897)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008417
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - African Daisy
- Blue Marguerite
- African Daisy Bush
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Dimorphotheca spectabilis (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5m tall. It has yellow and white flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Dimorphotheca spectabilis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Dimorphotheca spectabilis has bright yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Dimorphotheca spectabilis is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Dimorphotheca spectabilis
                        
                            Dimorphotheca spectabilis can be found in South Africa.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Dimorphotheca spectabilis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca spectabilis?
Dimorphotheca spectabilis
What is the common name of Dimorphotheca spectabilis?
Showy Dimorphotheca
What is the natural habitat of Dimorphotheca spectabilis?
It is 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,