Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Sond.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 457 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129657
Common Names
- Spathulate Vittadinia
- Spathulate Daisy
- Spathulate Vittadiniopsis
Description
Vittadinia spathulata (also called Spathulate Vittadinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vittadinia spathulata is a yellow-green flower head, and the seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia spathulata is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plants can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Vittadinia spathulata
Vittadinia spathulata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.
Vittadinia spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia spathulata?
Vittadinia spathulata
What is the common name of Vittadinia spathulata?
Spathulate Vittadinia
What is the natural habitat of Vittadinia spathulata?
It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey.
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,