Craspedia macrocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
72896
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Curtis's Botanical Magazine 62 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072225
Common Names
- Craspedia macrocephala
- Large-Headed Billy Buttons
- Large-Headed Drumsticks
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- Craspedia richea alpina (Hook.f.) Benth. [unknown]
- Craspedia richea macrocephala (Hook.) Benth. [unknown]
Description
Craspedia macrocephala (also called Largehead Billy Buttons, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in sandy soils in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Craspedia macrocephala has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Craspedia macrocephala can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Craspedia macrocephala
Craspedia macrocephala is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Craspedia macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia macrocephala?
Craspedia macrocephala
What is the common name of Craspedia macrocephala?
Large-headed Billy Buttons
What is the natural habitat of Craspedia macrocephala?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and disturbed sites
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-28978: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.