Status:
valid
Authors:
Dod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 3: 52 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945198
Common Names
- Domingoa susiana
- Susiana Tree
- Susiana Domingoa
Description
Domingoa susiana (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 susiana 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 susiana has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Domingoa susiana 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 susiana
Domingoa susiana is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Species in the Domingoa genus
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,