Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
drummondiana
ID:
85960

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6(1-2): 17 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085289



Common Names

  • Drummond's Actinobole
  • Drummond's Daisy
  • Drummond's Sunray


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Description

Actinobole drummondiana (also called Drummond's actinobole, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has an erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in temperate regions, and in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Actinobole drummondiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinobole drummondiana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinobole drummondiana is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or early summer. Thin to 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Actinobole drummondiana

Actinobole drummondiana can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Australia, especially in areas with sandy soils.

Actinobole drummondiana FAQ

What is the common name of Actinobole drummondiana?

Drummond's actinobole

What is the scientific name of Actinobole drummondiana?

Actinobole drummondiana

What is the natural habitat of Actinobole drummondiana?

Grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands

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-41703: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.