Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewart & Jean White
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., xxii. 319 (1910).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080680
Common Names
- Silver Bush
- Knapp's Silver Bush
- Cushion Bush
Synonyms
- Eriochlamys knappii F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Calocephalus knappii (also called Knapp's Calocephalus, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, disturbed habitats, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calocephalus knappii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calocephalus knappii is a bright yellow color, with a single ring of ray florets surrounding a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calocephalus knappii is a perennial plant native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and kept well-watered until established.
Where to Find Calocephalus knappii
Calocephalus knappii can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.
Calocephalus knappii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calocephalus knappii?
Calocephalus knappii
What type of plant is Calocephalus knappii?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Calocephalus knappii found?
It is found in South Africa
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,