Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Cunn. ex DC.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 18: 317 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134496
Common Names
- Coronidium elatum
- Elatum Coronidium
- Coronidium
Description
Coronidium elatum (also called Common Coronidium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coronidium elatum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family which is native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coronidium elatum sub. elatum
Coronidium elatum sub. vellerosum Paul G.Wilson
Coronidium elatum sub. minus Paul G.Wilson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coronidium elatum is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coronidium elatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Coronidium elatum
Coronidium elatum is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.
Coronidium elatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coronidium elatum?
Coronidium elatum
What is the common name of Coronidium elatum?
Erect Coronidium
What is the natural habitat of Coronidium elatum?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Coronidium genus
Coronidium scorpioides,
Coronidium kaputaricum,
Coronidium boormanii,
Coronidium lanuginosum,
Coronidium lindsayanum,
Coronidium oxylepis,
Coronidium waddelliae,
Coronidium elatum,
Coronidium telfordii,
Coronidium rupicola,
Coronidium cymosum,
Coronidium fulvidum,
Coronidium lanosum,
Coronidium flavum,
Coronidium glutinosum,
Coronidium newcastlianum,
Coronidium adenophorum,
Coronidium rutidolepis,
Coronidium gunnianum,
Coronidium monticola,
Coronidium densifolium,
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,