Calotis cymbacantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymbacantha
ID:
6040
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 400 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005369
Common Names
- Calotis Cymbacantha
- Cymbacantha Calotis
- Woolly Calotis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calotis cymbacantha (also called 'Woolly Burr-Daisy', 'Woolly Burr-Daisy' and 'Woolly Burr-Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has woolly, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can reach up to 0.5 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis cymbacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calotis cymbacantha is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calotis cymbacantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be kept in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Calotis cymbacantha
Calotis cymbacantha is native to Australia. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Calotis cymbacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calotis cymbacantha?
Calotis cymbacantha
What is the common name of Calotis cymbacantha?
Cymbacantha Burr Daisy
Where is Calotis cymbacantha native to?
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-105172: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.