Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Victorian Inst. Advancem. Sci. (1855) 129.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012381
Common Names
- Calotis
- Button Everlasting
- Button Daisy
Synonyms
- Huenefeldia coronopifolia Walp. [unknown]
Description
Calotis glandulosa (also called Australian Burr-daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flower heads with white bracts and small, hairy leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calotis glandulosa is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calotis glandulosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Calotis glandulosa
Calotis glandulosa is native to Australia and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Calotis glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calotis glandulosa?
Calotis glandulosa
What is the common name of Calotis glandulosa?
Australian Burr Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Calotis glandulosa?
Grassy areas of 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,