Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
audax
ID:
89997

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.G.Drury) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9(3): 270 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089326



Common Names

  • Euchiton audax
  • Prickly Cress
  • Tough Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium audax D.G.Drury [unknown]
  • Euchiton audax (D.G.Drury) Anderb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium audax audax [unknown]

Description

Euchiton audax (also called Bold Euchiton, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has short, thick stems and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers dry soils and can be found in deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Euchiton audax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euchiton audax is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euchiton audax is an annual species of flowering plant. It is native to the Middle East and can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best grown in a sunny position and can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Euchiton audax

Euchiton audax can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Euchiton audax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euchiton audax?

Euchiton audax

What is the common name of Euchiton audax?

Audax Buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Euchiton audax?

Euchiton audax is native to Mexico and Central America.

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-45640: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
David Geoffrey Drury (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Drury' in the authors string.