Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 35: 36, fig. 1 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066868
Common Names
- Succulent Dipterocypsela
- Dipterocypsela Succulenta
- Dipterocypsela
Description
Dipterocypsela succulenta (also called Succulent Cypsela, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South America and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dipterocypsela succulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dipterocypsela succulenta is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dipterocypsela succulenta is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Where to Find Dipterocypsela succulenta
Dipterocypsela succulenta is native to South Africa and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils. It is commonly found in South Africa, Botswana, and other parts of southern Africa.
Dipterocypsela succulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dipterocypsela succulenta?
Dipterocypsela succulenta
What is the common name of Dipterocypsela succulenta?
Succulent Dipterocypsela
What is the natural habitat of Dipterocypsela succulenta?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
Species in the Dipterocypsela genus
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,