Dimorphotheca walliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walliana
ID:
61911
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Norl.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 25: 47 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061240
Common Names
- Wall's Dimorphotheca
- Dimorphotheca walliana
- Wall's Cape-marigold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimorphotheca walliana (also called Wall's dimorphotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphotheca walliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimorphotheca walliana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dimorphotheca walliana is an annual herb that grows to a height of 1m. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed.
Where to Find Dimorphotheca walliana
Dimorphotheca walliana can be found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape.
Dimorphotheca walliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca walliana?
Dimorphotheca walliana
What is the natural habitat of Dimorphotheca walliana?
Grasslands and roadsides
What is the flowering period of Dimorphotheca walliana?
July to October
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-18263: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.