Craspedia crocata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocata
ID:
33461
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Everett & Joy Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5(1) 1992 [30 Sep 1992]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032790
Common Names
- Crocata Daisy
- Billy Buttons
- Yellow Drumsticks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Craspedia crocata (also called Drumstick Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with small, spiny leaves. The flowers are bright yellow and have a distinctive ball-shaped shape. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia crocata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Craspedia crocata has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Craspedia crocata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Craspedia crocata
Craspedia crocata is native to the temperate regions of Australia.
Craspedia crocata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia crocata?
Craspedia crocata
What is the family of Craspedia crocata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Craspedia crocata?
Yellow Billy Buttons
Species in the Craspedia genus
Craspedia canens, Craspedia jamesii, Craspedia leucantha, Craspedia aurantia, Craspedia costiniana, Craspedia major, Craspedia crocata, Craspedia glauca, Craspedia adenophora, Craspedia gracilis, Craspedia haplorrhiza, Craspedia macrocephala, Craspedia minor, Craspedia variabilis, Craspedia robusta, Craspedia uniflora, Craspedia coolaminica, Craspedia incana, Craspedia maxgrayi, Craspedia lanata, Craspedia paludicola, Craspedia lamicola, Craspedia glabrata, Craspedia alba, Craspedia preminghana, Craspedia cynurica, Craspedia rosulata,
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-131709: Based on the initial data import
Joy Everett (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Everett' in the authors string.
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.