Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ising) G.L.Davis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales lxxvii. 186 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117209
Common Names
- Small-rayed Calotis
- Small-rayed Burr Daisy
- Small-rayed Daisy
Description
Calotis breviradiata (also called Short-rayed Calotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis breviradiata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calotis breviradiata has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calotis breviradiata is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Calotis breviradiata
Calotis breviradiata is native to the mountains of Australia. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands at elevations of 300-1,200 m.
Calotis breviradiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calotis breviradiata?
Calotis breviradiata
What is the common name of Calotis breviradiata?
Short-rayed Calotis
What is the natural habitat of Calotis breviradiata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,