Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rusbyana
ID:
60138

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

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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.

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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 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-16552: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.