Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 92 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793841
Common Names
- Daiotila-albicante
- Daiotila-de-jardim
- Daiotila-do-campo
Description
Daiotyla albicans (also called White-Flowered Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Daiotyla albicans is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daiotyla albicans has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daiotyla albicans is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Daiotyla albicans
Daiotyla albicans is native to tropical regions of the Americas, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Daiotyla albicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daiotyla albicans?
Daiotyla albicans
What is the family of Daiotyla albicans?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Daiotyla albicans?
White daisy
Species in the Daiotyla 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,