Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 627 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059467
Common Names
- Steiractinia Rusbyana
- Rusbyana
- Steiractinia
Synonyms
- Steiractinia penninervis S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Steiractinia rusbyana (also called Rusby's Steiractinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has small, linear leaves. Its flowers are yellow and it grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Steiractinia rusbyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Steiractinia rusbyana is a small, white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Steiractinia rusbyana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand and keep moist. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Steiractinia rusbyana
Steiractinia rusbyana can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of south-eastern Australia.
Steiractinia rusbyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steiractinia rusbyana?
Steiractinia rusbyana
What is the common name of Steiractinia rusbyana?
Rusby's Steiractinia
What is the natural habitat of Steiractinia rusbyana?
Dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States
Species in the Steiractinia genus
Steiractinia helianthoides,
Steiractinia quetamensis,
Steiractinia tachirensis,
Steiractinia lucidula,
Steiractinia schlimii,
Steiractinia aspera,
Steiractinia sodiroi,
Steiractinia rusbyana,
Steiractinia klattii,
Steiractinia grantii,
Steiractinia sararensis,
Steiractinia cupulifera,
Steiractinia glandulosa,
Steiractinia meridensis,
Steiractinia ocanensis,
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,