Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 415 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021606
Common Names
- Dimorphotheca Acutifolia
- Acutifolia Cape Marigold
- Sharp-Leaved Cape Marigold
Synonyms
- Osteospermum acutifolium (Hutch.) Norl. [unknown]
- Osteospermum pulchrum Norl. [unknown]
- Calendula scabra P.J.Bergius [unknown]
- Calendula scabra Bég. [unknown]
Description
Dimorphotheca acutifolia (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flower heads are borne in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphotheca acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimorphotheca acutifolia has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphotheca acutifolia is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Dimorphotheca acutifolia
Dimorphotheca acutifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in this region.
Dimorphotheca acutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphotheca acutifolia?
Dimorphotheca acutifolia
What type of plant is Dimorphotheca acutifolia?
Annual herb
What is the natural habitat of Dimorphotheca acutifolia?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Dimorphotheca genus
Dimorphotheca dregei,
Dimorphotheca spectabilis,
Dimorphotheca montana,
Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia,
Dimorphotheca cuneata,
Dimorphotheca acutifolia,
Dimorphotheca zeyheri,
Dimorphotheca venusta,
Dimorphotheca sinuata,
Dimorphotheca ecklonis,
Dimorphotheca walliana,
Dimorphotheca fruticosa,
Dimorphotheca cuneata,
Dimorphotheca tragus,
Dimorphotheca fruticosa,
Dimorphotheca jucunda,
Dimorphotheca barberae,
Dimorphotheca ecklonis,
Dimorphotheca tragus,
Dimorphotheca caulescens,
Dimorphotheca pluvialis,
Dimorphotheca nudicaulis,
Dimorphotheca polyptera,
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,