Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
margaretae
ID:
67899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 19: 110 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067228



Common Names

  • Dymondia
  • Silver Carpet
  • Margaret's Silver Carpet


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Description

Dymondia margaretae (also called Margaret's Dymondia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open, dry, rocky habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Dymondia margaretae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dymondia margaretae has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dymondia margaretae is a low-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dymondia margaretae

Dymondia margaretae is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Dymondia margaretae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dymondia margaretae?

Dymondia margaretae

What is the common name of Dymondia margaretae?

Silver Carpet

What is the natural habitat of Dymondia margaretae?

Dry, sunny areas

Species in the Dymondia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2410: Based on the initial data import
Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.