Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicina
ID:
69881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6 1838 [early Jan. 1838]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069210



Common Names

  • Bedfordia salicina
  • Giant Daisy
  • Giant Daisy-bush


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia salicina Labill. [unknown]
  • Culcitium salicinum Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Bedfordia salicina (also called 'Willow Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in rocky meadows, grasslands and alpine pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Bedfordia salicina is used as a source of timber, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bedfordia salicina has yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are greyish-green and covered with fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bedfordia salicina is a perennial shrub that is grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by taking cuttings from the parent plant. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Bedfordia salicina

Bedfordia salicina is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the dry woodlands and shrublands of the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Bedfordia salicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bedfordia salicina?

Bedfordia salicina

What is the common name of Bedfordia salicina?

Willow Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Bedfordia salicina?

Mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

Species in the Bedfordia 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-26045: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.