Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moschata
ID:
82680

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082009

Common Names

  • Moschata Rhodanthe
  • Moschata Musk Daisy
  • Moschata Pink Everlasting

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Description

Rhodanthe moschata (also called Musk Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthe moschata is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodanthe moschata has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthe moschata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rhodanthe moschata

Rhodanthe moschata can be found in the arid regions of Australia.

Rhodanthe moschata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodanthe moschata?

Rhodanthe moschata

What are the common names of Rhodanthe moschata?

Musk daisy, musk everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Rhodanthe moschata?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is found in open, sunny areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-38539: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.