Craspedia variabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
75712
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Everett & Doust
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5(1) 1992 [30 Sep 1992]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075041
Common Names
- Variable Craspedia
- Variable Billy Button
- Variable Billy Button Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Craspedia variabilis (also called 'Variable Craspedia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a rough texture, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia variabilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Craspedia variabilis has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Craspedia variabilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Craspedia variabilis
Craspedia variabilis is native to Australia and New Zealand.
Craspedia variabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia variabilis?
Craspedia variabilis
What is the common name of Craspedia variabilis?
Variable Craspedia
What is the family of Craspedia variabilis?
Asteraceae
Species in the Craspedia genus
Craspedia canens, Craspedia jamesii, Craspedia leucantha, Craspedia aurantia, Craspedia costiniana, Craspedia major, Craspedia crocata, Craspedia glauca, Craspedia adenophora, Craspedia gracilis, Craspedia haplorrhiza, Craspedia macrocephala, Craspedia minor, Craspedia variabilis, Craspedia robusta, Craspedia uniflora, Craspedia coolaminica, Craspedia incana, Craspedia maxgrayi, Craspedia lanata, Craspedia paludicola, Craspedia lamicola, Craspedia glabrata, Craspedia alba, Craspedia preminghana, Craspedia cynurica, Craspedia rosulata,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31745: Based on the initial data import
Joy Everett (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Everett' in the authors string.
Andrew N.L. Doust: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doust' in the authors string.