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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Kunth) B.Nord. & Pruski
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1995
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 27: 33 (1995)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004997
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Laciniate Dorobaea
- Laciniate False Ruellia
- Laciniate Wild Petunia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Dorobaea laciniata (also called Cutleaf Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, linear leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Dorobaea laciniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Dorobaea laciniata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Dorobaea laciniata is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote bushier growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Dorobaea laciniata
                        
                            Dorobaea laciniata can be found in the Mexican states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Dorobaea laciniata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Dorobaea laciniata?
Dorobaea laciniata
What is the common name of Dorobaea laciniata?
Laciniate Dorobaea
What is the natural habitat of Dorobaea laciniata?
Open woodlands and grasslands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Dorobaea 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,