Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caledonica
ID:
43038

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 38: 73 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042367



Common Names

  • Capelio
  • Caledonian Capelio
  • Caledonian Capelio Subsp. Caledonica


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Description

Capelio caledonica (also called Caledonica, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and desert grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Capelio caledonica is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has small, white flowers and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capelio caledonica has small white flowers, with a single seed in each seedhead. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capelio caledonica is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Capelio caledonica

Capelio caledonica is native to the islands of New Caledonia in the South Pacific.

Capelio caledonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capelio caledonica?

Capelio caledonica

What are the common names of Capelio caledonica?

New Caledonian Rush

Where is Capelio caledonica found?

Capelio caledonica is found in wet meadows and marshes in New Caledonia.

Species in the Capelio genus

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-140984: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.