Status:
valid
Authors:
Albr. & Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14(3): 447 (2002) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081713
Common Names
- Cratystylis centralis
- Centralis Cratystylis
- Cratystylis
Description
Cratystylis centralis (also called Central Prickle-fruited Mallee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a thick, woody stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cratystylis centralis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cratystylis centralis flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cratystylis centralis is a perennial plant native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Cratystylis centralis
Cratystylis centralis can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southern United States.
Cratystylis centralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cratystylis centralis?
Cratystylis centralis
What type of plant is Cratystylis centralis?
It is a shrub
Where is Cratystylis centralis native to?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Cratystylis genus
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,