Craspedia leucantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
21093
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Journal of Botany & Kew Garden Miscellany 7 1855
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020422
Common Names
- White Globe Daisy
- Craspedia leucantha
- White Billy Buttons
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Craspedia leucantha (also called White-flowered Billy-button, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It has a branching stem and is characterized by its yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craspedia leucantha is a yellow disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, about 1 mm in length. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Craspedia leucantha is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a warm frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Craspedia leucantha
Craspedia leucantha is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Craspedia leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia leucantha?
Craspedia leucantha
What type of plant is Craspedia leucantha?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Craspedia leucantha grow?
It is native to Australia
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-119749: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.