Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Wendl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Coll. Pl. 2: 13
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038091
Common Names
- Corymbose Waitzia
- Waitzia Daisy
- Waitzia Fleabane
Synonyms
- Waitzia discolor Turcz. [unknown]
- Helichrysum decumbens portensch. ex Walp. [unknown]
Description
Waitzia corymbosa (also called Corymb waitzia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small yellow flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Waitzia corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Waitzia corymbosa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Waitzia corymbosa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring or fall and replant in a sunny location. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Waitzia corymbosa
Waitzia corymbosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.
Waitzia corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Waitzia corymbosa?
Waitzia corymbosa
What type of plant is Waitzia corymbosa?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Waitzia corymbosa?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Waitzia genus
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,