Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
skeatsiana
ID:
32509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewart & Jean White

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., xxii. 317 (1910).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031838

Common Names

  • Skeats' Calocephalus
  • Skeats' Silverbush
  • Skeats' Silver Plant

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Description

Calocephalus skeatsiana (also called the Skeat's Silverbush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m, with a woody stem and long, lanceolate leaves. It prefers to grow in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Calocephalus skeatsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calocephalus skeatsiana has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calocephalus skeatsiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Calocephalus skeatsiana

Calocephalus skeatsiana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It can be found in the woodlands and grasslands of the region.

Calocephalus skeatsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calocephalus skeatsiana?

Calocephalus skeatsiana

What is the common name of Calocephalus skeatsiana?

Skeat's Cushionbush

What is the natural habitat of Calocephalus skeatsiana?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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,

References

Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Jean White-Haney (1877-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean White' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:188048-1: Based on the initial data import