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Common Names
- Australian Daisy
- Vittadinia
- Vittadinia Australasicus
Description
Vittadinia australasicus (also called Australian Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is a low-growing plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia australasicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia australasicus has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia australasicus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Vittadinia australasicus
Vittadinia australasicus is native to Australia. It can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.
Vittadinia australasicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia australasicus?
Vittadinia australasicus
What is the common name of Vittadinia australasicus?
Southern Daisy
What type of plant is Vittadinia australasicus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Vittadinia genus
Vittadinia hispidula,
Vittadinia constricta,
Vittadinia cervicularis,
Vittadinia australis,
Vittadinia eremaea,
Vittadinia australis,
Vittadinia condyloides,
Vittadinia megacephala,
Vittadinia dissecta,
Vittadinia simulans,
Vittadinia gracilis,
Vittadinia nullarborensis,
Vittadinia tenuissima,
Vittadinia humerata,
Vittadinia pterochaeta,
Vittadinia decora,
Vittadinia pustulata,
Vittadinia muelleri,
Vittadinia scabra,
Vittadinia australasica,
Vittadinia sulcata,
Vittadinia blackii,
Vittadinia australasicus,
Vittadinia spathulata,
Vittadinia cuneata,
Vittadinia burbidgeae,
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,