Status:
valid
Authors:
Peter G.Wilson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 27: 83 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339857
Common Names
- White's Sannantha
- White's Plant
- White's Tree
Description
Sannantha whitei (also called White's sannantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, silvery-green leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sannantha whitei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sannantha whitei is white with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sannantha whitei is a perennial herb that is native to Iran. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seed tray. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sannantha whitei
Sannantha whitei is native to India and can be found in tropical evergreen forests.
Sannantha whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sannantha whitei?
Sannantha whitei
What is the natural habitat of Sannantha whitei?
Mountain slopes and dry areas in the Kerman Province of Iran
What are the medicinal uses of Sannantha whitei?
It is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches
Species in the Sannantha genus
Sannantha tozerensis,
Sannantha cunninghamii,
Sannantha leratii,
Sannantha virgata,
Sannantha similis,
Sannantha procera,
Sannantha pluriflora,
Sannantha pinifolia,
Sannantha papillosa,
Sannantha crenulata,
Sannantha crassa,
Sannantha collina,
Sannantha brachypoda,
Sannantha bidwillii,
Sannantha angusta,
Sannantha whitei,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,