Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Everett & Joy Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5(1): 50 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129966
Common Names
- Craspedia lamicola
- Lambs-tongue Billy Buttons
- Lambs-tongue Craspedia
Description
Craspedia lamicola (also called Lamicola Craspedia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia lamicola has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Craspedia lamicola has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, hairy leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craspedia lamicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and frost, but is best grown in cooler climates. It is an ideal plant for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Where to Find Craspedia lamicola
Craspedia lamicola can be found in Australia.
Craspedia lamicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia lamicola?
Craspedia lamicola
What is the common name of Craspedia lamicola?
Lambs Tails
What is the natural habitat of Craspedia lamicola?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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,