Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
92810

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96(4): 319 (1988): (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092139



Common Names

  • Dichotoma Foveolina
  • Foveolina Dichotoma
  • Foveolina


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Synonyms

  • Pentzia annua DC. [unknown]
  • Foveolina albida (DC.) Källersjö [unknown]
  • Pentzia albida Hutch. [unknown]
  • Cenocline albida K.Koch [unknown]
  • Pentzia albida albida [unknown]
  • Matricaria albida Fenzl ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Matricaria hirsutifolia S.Moore [unknown]
  • Pentzia albida annua (DC.) Merxm. & Eberle [unknown]
  • Tanacetum albidum DC. [unknown]
  • Pentzia dichotoma DC. [unknown]

Description

Foveolina dichotoma (also called Two-forked Foveolina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its narrow, toothed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Foveolina dichotoma is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Foveolina dichotoma is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Foveolina dichotoma is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is a slow process. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Foveolina dichotoma

Foveolina dichotoma is native to South America and is found in the dry grasslands of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Foveolina dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Foveolina dichotoma?

Foveolina dichotoma

What is the natural habitat of Foveolina dichotoma?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

What is the flowering season of Foveolina dichotoma?

April to June

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-4839: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.