Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
67636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steetz) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066965

Common Names

  • Spiked Rhodanthe
  • Spiked Sunray
  • Spiked Daisy

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Description

Rhodanthe spicata (also called Spiked Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white or pink flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in grasslands, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthe spicata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodanthe spicata has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthe spicata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Rhodanthe spicata

Rhodanthe spicata is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Rhodanthe spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia reticulata?

Embelia reticulata

What is the family of Embelia reticulata?

Myrsinaceae

What is the common name of Embelia reticulata?

Reticulata

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-23840: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Joachim Steetz (1804-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steetz' in the authors string.