Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
francisii
ID:
44971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 576 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044300



Common Names

  • Calocephalus francisii
  • Francis' Calocephalus
  • Francisii Calocephalus


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Synonyms

  • Leucophyta francisii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calocephalus francisii (also called Silverbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in sandy, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Calocephalus francisii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calocephalus francisii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calocephalus francisii is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Calocephalus francisii

Calocephalus francisii can be found in Australia. It is a common plant found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Calocephalus francisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calocephalus francisii?

Calocephalus francisii

What is the common name of Calocephalus francisii?

Silver bush

What is the natural habitat of Calocephalus francisii?

Dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands

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-142851: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.