Dimorphotheca zeyheri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
27039
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 421 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026368
Common Names
- Dimorphotheca zeyheri
- Zeyher's cape marigold
- Cape marigold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimorphotheca zeyheri (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a thin, branching stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in deserts and semi-deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphotheca zeyheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimorphotheca zeyheri has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the late summer and early fall. The seed is a small, black, shiny, flattened disk. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dimorphotheca zeyheri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Dimorphotheca zeyheri
Dimorphotheca zeyheri is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Dimorphotheca zeyheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca zeyheri?
Dimorphotheca zeyheri
What type of plant is Dimorphotheca zeyheri?
Dimorphotheca zeyheri is an herb.
Where is Dimorphotheca zeyheri native to?
Dimorphotheca zeyheri 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-125479: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.