Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Die Nat?rlichen Pflanzenfamilien 4(5) 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115316
Common Names
- Centipeda elatinoides
- Tall Centipeda
- Tall Sneezeweed
Description
Centipeda elatinoides (also called Common Sneezeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb, usually growing to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and is found in moist, grassy areas, such as swamps, ditches, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Centipeda elatinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polystichum erosum has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two to three pairs of small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centipeda elatinoides is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Prune back in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Centipeda elatinoides
Centipeda elatinoides is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in this region. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.
Centipeda elatinoides FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Centipeda elatinoides?
Centipeda elatinoides prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What type of soil is best for Centipeda elatinoides?
Centipeda elatinoides prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
How much sunlight does Centipeda elatinoides need?
Centipeda elatinoides prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Centipeda genus
Centipeda aotearoana,
Centipeda cunninghamii,
Centipeda borealis,
Centipeda racemosa,
Centipeda thespidioides,
Centipeda nidiformis,
Centipeda minima,
Centipeda elatinoides,
Centipeda pleiocephala,
Centipeda crateriformis,
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,