Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mattf.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 167 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126894
Common Names
- Short-spike Euchiton
- Short-spiked Euchiton
- Short-headed Euchiton
Description
Euchiton breviscapus (also called 'Short-Scaped Euchiton', 'Short-Scaped Buttonweed' and 'Short-Scaped Cudweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Euchiton breviscapus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euchiton breviscapus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euchiton breviscapus is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or early spring.
Where to Find Euchiton breviscapus
Euchiton breviscapus is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Euchiton breviscapus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euchiton breviscapus?
Euchiton breviscapus
What is the common name of Euchiton breviscapus?
Short-stemmed Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Euchiton breviscapus?
Grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas
Species in the Euchiton genus
Euchiton lateralis,
Euchiton sphaericus,
Euchiton polylepis,
Euchiton limosus,
Euchiton involucratus,
Euchiton traversii,
Euchiton collinus,
Euchiton gymnocephalus,
Euchiton litticola,
Euchiton argentifolius,
Euchiton brassii,
Euchiton paludosus,
Euchiton ruahinicus,
Euchiton japonicus,
Euchiton audax,
Euchiton umbricola,
Euchiton decipiens,
Euchiton ensifer,
Euchiton delicatus,
Euchiton breviscapus,
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,