Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120297
Common Names
- Pink Everlasting
- Pink Paper Daisy
- Chlorocephala Daisy
Synonyms
- Schoenia chlorocephala chlorocephala [unknown]
- Schoenia chlorocephala Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Rhodanthe chlorocephala (also called Yellow Everlasting, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthe chlorocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat headaches, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhodanthe chlorocephala sub. splendida (Hemsl.) Paul G.Wilson
Rhodanthe chlorocephala sub. chlorocephala
Rhodanthe chlorocephala sub. rosea (Hook.) Paul G.Wilson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodanthe chlorocephala is pink and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthe chlorocephala is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rhodanthe chlorocephala
Rhodanthe chlorocephala is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Rhodanthe chlorocephala FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Rhodanthe chlorocephala?
Rhodanthe chlorocephala prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the lifespan of Rhodanthe chlorocephala?
Rhodanthe chlorocephala is an annual plant and will only live for one season.
What is the optimal temperature for Rhodanthe chlorocephala?
Rhodanthe chlorocephala prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Species in the Rhodanthe genus
Rhodanthe pollackii,
Rhodanthe maryonii,
Rhodanthe nullarborensis,
Rhodanthe charsleyae,
Rhodanthe corymbiflora,
Rhodanthe citrina,
Rhodanthe pygmaea,
Rhodanthe microglossa,
Rhodanthe polygalifolia,
Rhodanthe fuscescens,
Rhodanthe troedelii,
Rhodanthe manglesii,
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala,
Rhodanthe floribunda,
Rhodanthe frenchii,
Rhodanthe gossypina,
Rhodanthe stricta,
Rhodanthe propinqua,
Rhodanthe polycephala,
Rhodanthe rufescens,
Rhodanthe corymbosa,
Rhodanthe humboldtiana,
Rhodanthe laevis,
Rhodanthe uniflora,
Rhodanthe spicata,
Rhodanthe cremea,
Rhodanthe sterilescens,
Rhodanthe stuartiana,
Rhodanthe forrestii,
Rhodanthe heterantha,
Rhodanthe moschata,
Rhodanthe diffusa,
Rhodanthe ascendens,
Rhodanthe psammophila,
Rhodanthe haigii,
Rhodanthe anthemoides,
Rhodanthe condensata,
Rhodanthe chlorocephala,
Rhodanthe margarethae,
Rhodanthe tietkensii,
Rhodanthe pyrethrum,
Rhodanthe battii,
Rhodanthe polyphylla,
Rhodanthe oppositifolia,
Rhodanthe moschata,
Rhodanthe collina,
Rhodanthe rubella,
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,