Calotis anthemoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anthemoides
ID:
89349
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 44. 1855
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088678
Common Names
- Anthemoides Calotis
- Calotis anthemoides
- Woolly Button-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calotis anthemoides (also called woolly burr-daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Australia and typically grows in dry, rocky soils. It is an annual herb with an erect stem and a rosette of leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis anthemoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calotis anthemoides has yellow flowers with 4-7 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calotis anthemoides is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilizing.
Where to Find Calotis anthemoides
Calotis anthemoides is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.
Calotis anthemoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calotis anthemoides?
Calotis anthemoides
What type of plant is Calotis anthemoides?
Calotis anthemoides is a perennial herb.
Where is Calotis anthemoides found?
Calotis anthemoides is found in Australia.
Species in the Calotis genus
Calotis dentex, Calotis anamitica, Calotis cymbacantha, Calotis kempei, Calotis glandulosa, Calotis squamigera, Calotis xanthosioidea, Calotis breviseta, Calotis inermis, Calotis ancyrocarpa, Calotis scabiosifolia, Calotis caespitosa, Calotis scapigera, Calotis plumulifera, Calotis pubescens, Calotis cuneata, Calotis porphyroglossa, Calotis anamitica, Calotis anthemoides, Calotis lappulacea, Calotis breviradiata, Calotis hispidula, Calotis erinacea, Calotis glabrescens, Calotis latiuscula, Calotis suffruticosa, Calotis moorei, Calotis cuneifolia,
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-45005: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.