Vittadinia decora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decora
ID:
110082
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.T.Burb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 5(1): 48 (1982) (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109411
Common Names
- Vittadinia
- Bluebells
- Native Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittadinia decora (also called Showy Vittadinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m and has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is found in coastal scrub and sand dune vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin inflammations and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia decora has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia decora can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in an area with low humidity and good air circulation.
Where to Find Vittadinia decora
Vittadinia decora is native to Australia.
Vittadinia decora FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Vittadinia decora?
Vittadinia decora is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Vittadinia decora?
Vittadinia decora is a low-growing, spreading shrub with a woody base.
What is the flowering season of Vittadinia decora?
Vittadinia decora typically flowers from late winter to early summer.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6819: Based on the initial data import
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.