Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nodosa
ID:
945859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 497 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945197



Common Names

  • Domingoa nodosa
  • Knob-thorn Tree
  • Knob-thorn Domingoa


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Description

Domingoa nodosa (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a thick, fleshy stem and bright yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Domingoa nodosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Domingoa nodosa has small white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Domingoa nodosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Domingoa nodosa

Domingoa nodosa is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63613: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.