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
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.
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
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Acanthospermum humile,
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Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,