Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
baxteri
ID:
33926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn. ex DC.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 19: 22 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033255



Common Names

  • Chrysocephalum baxteri
  • Common Everlasting
  • Baxter's Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Chrysocephalum behrianum Sond. [unknown]
  • Chrysocephalum brevicilium Walp. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium baxteri Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Argyrophanes behrii Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum baxteri A.Cunn. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Chrysocephalum baxteri (also called Common Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with greyish-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysocephalum baxteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysocephalum baxteri is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysocephalum baxteri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Chrysocephalum baxteri

Chrysocephalum baxteri is found in Australia.

Chrysocephalum baxteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysocephalum baxteri?

Chrysocephalum baxteri

What is the common name of Chrysocephalum baxteri?

Baxter's Everlasting

Where is Chrysocephalum baxteri native to?

Australia

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-132152: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.