Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
81215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Cockayne

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. N. Z. Inst. 45: 262 (1913):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080544



Common Names

  • Robust Craspedia
  • Robust Billy Buttons
  • Robust Drumsticks


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Synonyms

  • Craspedia robusta robusta [unknown]
  • Craspedia fimbriata robusta Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Craspedia robusta (also called Robust craspedia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 1 meter. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Craspedia robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Craspedia robusta var. pedicellata (Kirk) Allan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Craspedia robusta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craspedia robusta can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Craspedia robusta

Craspedia robusta is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Craspedia robusta FAQ

What type of plant is Craspedia robusta?

Craspedia robusta is a shrub.

Where is Craspedia robusta found?

Craspedia robusta is found in Australia.

What is the growth rate of Craspedia robusta?

The growth rate of Craspedia robusta is slow.

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-37112: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.