Craspedia glauca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
34051
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16 [Sprengel] 3: 441. 1826 [Jan-Mar 1826]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033380
Common Names
- Craspedia
- Billy Buttons
- Drumsticks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Craspedia glauca (also called Billy Buttons, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia glauca is a plant native to Australia. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible. The plant is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craspedia glauca is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Craspedia glauca is an evergreen perennial native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Craspedia glauca
Craspedia glauca is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Craspedia glauca FAQ
What is the growth habit of Craspedia glauca?
Craspedia glauca is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.
What is the native range of Craspedia glauca?
Craspedia glauca is native to Australia.
What is the optimal soil type for Craspedia glauca?
Craspedia glauca prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
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-132269: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.