Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
128336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Cabrera in Burkart

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Entre Rios VI B: 243. 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127665



Common Names

  • Diffuse Noticastrum
  • Mexican Daisy
  • White Noticastrum


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Synonyms

  • Aster montevidensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus diffusus (Pers.) Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Noticastrum montevidense (Spreng.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus diffusus (Pers.) Less. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus diffusus DC. [unknown]
  • Onoseris montevidensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Leucopsis diffusa Baker [unknown]
  • Erigeron diffusus Aiton [unknown]
  • Erigeron diffusus Pers. [unknown]

Description

Noticastrum diffusum (also called Daisybush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1.5m with a spread of 1m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and daisy-like white flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and coastal conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Noticastrum diffusum has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noticastrum diffusum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have short, thick stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noticastrum diffusum is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Noticastrum diffusum

Noticastrum diffusum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Noticastrum diffusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noticastrum diffusum?

Noticastrum diffusum

What is the common name of Noticastrum diffusum?

Diffuse noticastrum

What is the natural habitat of Noticastrum diffusum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-88662: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.