Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cass.) Oliv. & Hiern
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 362 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089438
Common Names
- Vicoa
- Wild Petunia
- Wild Snapdragon
Description
Vicoa divaricata (also called Divaricata Vicoa, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicoa divaricata is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the Caucasus and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Vicoa divaricata flower is a bright yellow color with a daisy-like form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with thin, wiry stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicoa divaricata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they germinate.
Where to Find Vicoa divaricata
Vicoa divaricata is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.
Vicoa divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicoa divaricata?
Vicoa divaricata
What is the common name of Vicoa divaricata?
Divaricate Vicoa
What is the natural habitat of Vicoa divaricata?
Vicoa divaricata is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Species in the Vicoa genus
Vicoa discoidea,
Vicoa chodzhakasiani,
Vicoa cernua,
Vicoa parietarioides,
Vicoa divaricata,
Vicoa krascheninnikovii,
Vicoa glanduligera,
Vicoa propinqua,
Vicoa albertoregelia,
Vicoa indica,
Vicoa rupicola,
Vicoa multicaulis,
Vicoa varzobica,
Vicoa lignea,
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,