Vittadinia australis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
18634
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017963
Common Names
- Australian Vittadinia
- Vittadinia
- Australian Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittadinia australis (also called Southern Vittadinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is characterized by its white or pink flowers, lance-shaped leaves, and hairy stems. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia australis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vittadinia australis is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia australis is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 metre in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Vittadinia australis
Vittadinia australis is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the south-eastern states.
Vittadinia australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia australis?
Vittadinia australis
What is the common name of Vittadinia australis?
Australian Rice-flower
Where is Vittadinia australis found?
Vittadinia australis is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
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,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260029-1: Based on the initial data import