Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 438 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681018
Common Names
- Long-Bracted Euchaetis
- Longibracteata Euchaetis
- Long-Bracted Bristle-Fern
Synonyms
- Euchaetis bolusii Dümmer [unknown]
- Euchaetis radiata Dümmer [unknown]
- Euchaetis bolusii Dümmer [deprecated]
- Euchaetis radiata Dümmer [deprecated]
Description
Euchaetis longibracteata (also called Long-bracted Featherhead, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, native to Australia. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and has small, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Euchaetis longibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euchaetis longibracteata is white to yellowish-white in color, with a tubular shape and a long, narrow corolla. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euchaetis longibracteata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny or partially shaded location.
Where to Find Euchaetis longibracteata
Euchaetis longibracteata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Euchaetis longibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euchaetis longibracteata?
Euchaetis longibracteata
What is the common name of Euchaetis longibracteata?
Long-bracted Euchaetis
What is the natural habitat of Euchaetis longibracteata?
Dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Euchaetis genus
Euchaetis albertiniana,
Euchaetis avisylvana,
Euchaetis burchellii,
Euchaetis cristagalli,
Euchaetis diosmoides,
Euchaetis elata,
Euchaetis elsieae,
Euchaetis ericoides,
Euchaetis esterhuyseniae,
Euchaetis flexilis,
Euchaetis glabra,
Euchaetis glomerata,
Euchaetis intonsa,
Euchaetis laevigata,
Euchaetis linearis,
Euchaetis longibracteata,
Euchaetis longicornis,
Euchaetis meridionalis,
Euchaetis pungens,
Euchaetis scabricosta,
Euchaetis schlechteri,
Euchaetis tricarpellata,
Euchaetis vallis-simiae,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,