Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Zoe 4: 397, pl. 30 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087725
Common Names
- Eastwoodia Elegans
- Elegant Eastwoodia
- Elegant Threadplant
Description
Eastwoodia elegans (also called Elegant Eastwoodia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as deserts and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eastwoodia elegans has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eastwoodia elegans has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eastwoodia elegans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eastwoodia elegans
Eastwoodia elegans is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Eastwoodia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eastwoodia elegans?
Eastwoodia elegans
What is the common name of Eastwoodia elegans?
Elegant Eastwoodia
What is the natural habitat of Eastwoodia elegans?
Grasslands and scrublands in South Africa
Species in the Eastwoodia 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,