Calotis suffruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
132712
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 655 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132041
Common Names
- Woolly Button Daisy
- Woolly Calotis
- Australian Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calotis suffruticosa (also called Calotis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calotis suffruticosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calotis suffruticosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Calotis suffruticosa
Calotis suffruticosa can be found in the dry woodlands of Australia.
Calotis suffruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calotis suffruticosa?
Calotis suffruticosa
What is the common name of Calotis suffruticosa?
Suffruticosa Calotis
What is the natural habitat of Calotis suffruticosa?
Calotis suffruticosa is found in the deserts 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92893: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.