Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Everett & Joy Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5(1) 1992 [30 Sep 1992]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007788
Common Names
- Craspedia jamesii
- James' Billy Button
- Woollyhead
Description
Craspedia jamesii (also called James' Billy Buttons, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers that is native to New Zealand. It prefers open grasslands and can be found in rocky areas, coastal cliffs, and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia jamesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craspedia jamesii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craspedia jamesii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, space the plants 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Craspedia jamesii
Craspedia jamesii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and other grassy areas.
Craspedia jamesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia jamesii?
Craspedia jamesii
What is the common name of Craspedia jamesii?
James' Billy Button
What is the natural habitat of Craspedia jamesii?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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,