Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
venusta
ID:
28910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Norl.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133(4): 560 (1980): (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028239



Common Names

  • Venusta Dimorphotheca
  • Dimorphotheca Venusta
  • Venusta Dimorphotheca


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Synonyms

  • Dimorphotheca montana venusta Norl. [unknown]
  • Dimorphotheca venusta venusta [unknown]

Description

Dimorphotheca venusta (also called Showy Marguerite, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow or white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphotheca venusta is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dimorphotheca venusta var. amoena (Norl.) Norl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimorphotheca venusta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphotheca venusta is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Dimorphotheca venusta

Dimorphotheca venusta is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrubland, and rocky slopes at elevations of 0-1,500 m.

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Asteraceae

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