Calotis moorei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
134787
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(3): 405 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134116
Common Names
- Moore's Burr-Daisy
- Moore's Burr-Daisy Plant
- Moore's Burr-Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calotis moorei (also called Moore's Calotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis moorei is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin ailments and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calotis moorei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calotis moorei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Calotis moorei
Calotis moorei can be found in Australia.
Calotis moorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calotis moorei?
Calotis moorei
What is the common name of Calotis moorei?
Moore's Calotis
What is the family of Calotis moorei?
Asteraceae
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-94914: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.