Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolia
ID:
135546

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 6: t. 504 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134875



Common Names

  • Calotis cuneifolia
  • Cuneifolia Calotis
  • Cuneate Calotis


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Synonyms

  • Calotis dilatata A.Cunn. [deprecated]
  • Calotis dilatata A.Cunn. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Calotis cuneifolia (also called cuneate calotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has oblanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and can be found in elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Calotis cuneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calotis cuneifolia has yellow flowers that are 1-2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calotis cuneifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Calotis cuneifolia

Calotis cuneifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the arid and semi-arid regions of the country.

Calotis cuneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calotis cuneifolia?

Calotis cuneifolia

What is the common name of Calotis cuneifolia?

Cudweed Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Calotis cuneifolia?

Grasslands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests

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-95642: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.