Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
citreus
ID:
139117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 271 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138446



Common Names

  • Calocephalus citreus
  • Calocephalus Andina
  • Calocephalus Parviflora


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Synonyms

  • Calocephalus lessingii citreus (Less.) Maiden & Betche [unknown]
  • Leucophyta citrea Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calocephalus citreus (also called 'Cushion Bush', 'Lemon Beauty', 'Lemon Cushion', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded, compact habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calocephalus citreus is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calocephalus citreus is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calocephalus citreus is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Calocephalus citreus

Calocephalus citreus is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open woodlands.

Calocephalus citreus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calocephalus citreus?

Calocephalus citreus

What is the common name of Calocephalus citreus?

Citrus calocephalus

What is the natural habitat of Calocephalus citreus?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

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