Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 576 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044300
Common Names
- Calocephalus francisii
- Francis' Calocephalus
- Francisii Calocephalus
Synonyms
- Leucophyta francisii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Calocephalus francisii (also called Silverbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in sandy, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and heathland.
Uses & Benefits
Calocephalus francisii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calocephalus francisii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and white stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calocephalus francisii is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Calocephalus francisii
Calocephalus francisii can be found in Australia. It is a common plant found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Calocephalus francisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calocephalus francisii?
Calocephalus francisii
What is the common name of Calocephalus francisii?
Silver bush
What is the natural habitat of Calocephalus francisii?
Dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Calocephalus genus
Calocephalus lacteus,
Calocephalus priceanus,
Calocephalus aervoides,
Calocephalus skeatsiana,
Calocephalus multiflorus,
Calocephalus francisii,
Calocephalus sonderi,
Calocephalus knappii,
Calocephalus platycephalus,
Calocephalus globosus,
Calocephalus citreus,
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,