Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tragus
ID:
76141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 71 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075470



Common Names

  • Dimorphotheca Tragus
  • Tragus Dimorphotheca
  • African Daisy


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Description

Dimorphotheca tragus (also called Rough-leaved Cape Marigold, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a rounded shape with small leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphotheca tragus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimorphotheca tragus has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black with a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphotheca tragus is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown about 1/8 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are 2-3 inches tall. Water regularly during dry periods. Deadheading will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Dimorphotheca tragus

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

Dimorphotheca tragus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca tragus?

Dimorphotheca tragus

What type of plant is Dimorphotheca tragus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Dimorphotheca tragus found?

It is found in 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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:201491-1: Based on the initial data import