Craspedia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
75280
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Allan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand i. 724 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074609
Common Names
- Craspedia Minor
- Small Billy Buttons
- Small Drumsticks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Craspedia fimbriata minor Hook.f. [unknown]
- Craspedia minor minor [unknown]
Description
Craspedia minor (also called 'Dwarf Billy Buttons', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craspedia minor is a yellow globe-shaped head, with many florets. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Craspedia minor is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Craspedia minor
Craspedia minor is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Craspedia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia minor?
Craspedia minor
What is the family of Craspedia minor?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Craspedia minor?
Small Billy-Buttons
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-31327: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.