Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
craspedioides
ID:
90377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 584 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089706



Common Names

  • Silver Everlasting
  • Silver Pincushion
  • Ammobium Craspedioides


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Description

Ammobium craspedioides (also called Fringed Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures, and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ammobium craspedioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create windbreaks and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammobium craspedioides has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammobium craspedioides is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, as it can be difficult to propagate from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Once established, Ammobium craspedioides is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Ammobium craspedioides

Ammobium craspedioides is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is most commonly found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.

Ammobium craspedioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammobium craspedioides?

Ammobium craspedioides

What type of plant is Ammobium craspedioides?

Ammobium craspedioides is an annual herb.

Where is Ammobium craspedioides found?

Ammobium craspedioides is found in Australia.

What is the growth habit of Ammobium craspedioides?

Ammobium craspedioides has a prostrate growth habit.

What is the flower color of Ammobium craspedioides?

Ammobium craspedioides has yellow flowers.

Species in the Ammobium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-46011: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.