Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cappa
ID:
113881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Pruski & Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 40: 44 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113210



Common Names

  • Duhaldea cappa
  • Cape Daisy
  • African Daisy


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Description

Duhaldea cappa (also called Cape duhaldea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sandy soils and along roadsides. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Duhaldea cappa is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duhaldea cappa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duhaldea cappa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Duhaldea cappa

Duhaldea cappa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Iran.

Duhaldea cappa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duhaldea cappa?

Duhaldea cappa

What are the common names of Duhaldea cappa?

Cappa snakeroot, cappa

What is the natural habitat of Duhaldea cappa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.