Calotis latiuscula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latiuscula
ID:
130687
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. & Tate
Source:
gcc
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Trans. Proc. & Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia xiii. (1890) 107.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130016
Common Names
- Calotis latiuscula
- Calotis
- Latiuscula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calotis latiuscula (also called Broad-leaf Calotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem with small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis latiuscula is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calotis latiuscula is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calotis latiuscula is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Calotis latiuscula
Calotis latiuscula can be found in the Caribbean region, Central and South America.
Calotis latiuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calotis latiuscula?
Calotis latiuscula
What is the common name of Calotis latiuscula?
Broad-leaved Calotis
What is the natural habitat of Calotis latiuscula?
Calotis latiuscula is found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and North Africa
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-90926: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.