Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dentatifolia
ID:
35521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Dunlop

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 2(3): 235 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034850

Common Names

  • Dichromochlamys dentatifolia
  • Toothed Dichromochlamys
  • Toothed Dichromochlamys Plant

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Description

Dichromochlamys dentatifolia (also called 'Toothed Dichromochlamys', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters in height. It grows in dry, open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dichromochlamys dentatifolia has been used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water during dry periods and to fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Dichromochlamys dentatifolia

Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Dichromochlamys dentatifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia?

Common names of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia include Dentate-leaved Dichromochlamys and Dentate-leaved False-heather

What is the growth habit of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia?

Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide

What is the soil requirement of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia?

Dichromochlamys dentatifolia prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Species in the Dichromochlamys 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-133706: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Clyde Dunlop (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunlop' in the authors string.