Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond. & F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 514 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030005
Common Names
- Chrysocephalum vitellinum
- Yellow Buttons
- Common Everlasting
Description
Chrysocephalum vitellinum (also called Common Everlasting, Golden Buttons, Yellow Buttons, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocephalum vitellinum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysocephalum vitellinum is yellow in color, with a single head of small, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysocephalum vitellinum is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Chrysocephalum vitellinum
Chrysocephalum vitellinum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grassy areas.
Chrysocephalum vitellinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysocephalum vitellinum?
Chrysocephalum vitellinum
What is the natural habitat of Chrysocephalum vitellinum?
It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
What are the characteristics of Chrysocephalum vitellinum?
It is an erect, perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Species in the Chrysocephalum genus
Chrysocephalum apiculatum,
Chrysocephalum semipapposum,
Chrysocephalum vitellinum,
Chrysocephalum baxteri,
Chrysocephalum puteale,
Chrysocephalum adpressum,
Chrysocephalum eremaeum,
Chrysocephalum sericeum,
Chrysocephalum pterochaetum,
Chrysocephalum adpesssum,
Chrysocephalum gilesii,
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,