Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 505 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074134
Common Names
- Porphyroglossa Calotis
- Porphyrogloss Calotis
- Porphyroglossa's Calotis
Description
Calotis porphyroglossa (also called Purple Burr-daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a silvery-green foliage and produces purple flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis porphyroglossa is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calotis porphyroglossa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calotis porphyroglossa is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Calotis porphyroglossa
Calotis porphyroglossa is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, woodlands, and coastal dunes.
Calotis porphyroglossa FAQ
What are the characteristics of Calotis porphyroglossa?
Calotis porphyroglossa is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, with entire margins and acute apices. The flower heads are solitary, with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets.
What is the habitat of Calotis porphyroglossa?
Calotis porphyroglossa is found in dry grasslands, open woods, and rocky slopes in Europe, from France to the Caucasus.
What is the flowering period of Calotis porphyroglossa?
Calotis porphyroglossa flowers from May to August.
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,