Calotis xanthosioidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthosioidea
ID:
25083
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 655 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024412
Common Names
- Yellow Buttons
- Yellow Daisy
- Xanthosioidea Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calotis xanthosioidea (also called Yellow Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calotis xanthosioidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calotis xanthosioidea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calotis xanthosioidea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth. Pruning is also recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Calotis xanthosioidea
Calotis xanthosioidea is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Calotis xanthosioidea FAQ
What are the common names of Calotis xanthosioidea?
Common names of Calotis xanthosioidea include yellow-flowered burr-daisy and yellow-flowered burr-daisy-bush.
Where does Calotis xanthosioidea grow?
Calotis xanthosioidea is native to Australia, but it can also be found in other parts of the world.
What are the uses of Calotis xanthosioidea?
Calotis xanthosioidea is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
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-123590: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.