Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cynurica
ID:
1319399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rozefelds & A.M.Buchanan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Kanunnah 4: 106 (-111; fig. 5,7). 2011 [30 Jun 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331853



Common Names

  • Craspedia cynurica
  • Cynuric Billy Buttons
  • Cynuric Billy-Buttons


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Description

Craspedia cynurica (also called Cynuric Craspedia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves, and can grow up to 10 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Craspedia cynurica has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Craspedia cynurica is a yellow globe-shaped head of tiny flowers with yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craspedia cynurica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Where to Find Craspedia cynurica

Craspedia cynurica is native to Australia and can be found in the state of Western Australia.

Craspedia cynurica FAQ

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Asteraceae

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

Alex M. Buchanan (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Buchanan' in the authors string.
Andrew Carl Frank Rozefelds (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rozefelds' in the authors string.