Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 139 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090418
Common Names
- Abrotanella
- Silver Daisy Bush
- White Daisy Bush
Description
Abrotanella rosulata (also called Rosemary-leaved Abrotanella, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base and a hairy stem. It is native to southern Africa and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Abrotanella rosulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abrotanella rosulata has yellow-green flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abrotanella rosulata is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of existing plants or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Abrotanella rosulata
Abrotanella rosulata is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woods.
Abrotanella rosulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abrotanella rosulata?
Abrotanella rosulata
What is the common name of Abrotanella rosulata?
Rosulate abrotanella
What type of plant is Abrotanella rosulata?
Perennial herb
Species in the Abrotanella genus
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,
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,