Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collinus
ID:
36718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 56: 216 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036047



Common Names

  • Euchiton collinus
  • Woolly Buttonweed
  • Woolly Euchiton


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium simplex A.Rich. & Less. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium gymnocephalum DC. [unknown]
  • Euchiton gymnocephalus (DC.) Anderb. [unknown]

Description

Euchiton collinus (also called Common cushion-plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with serrated margins. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Euchiton collinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euchiton collinus is white in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euchiton collinus is a small, spreading, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 5 cm long and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Euchiton collinus

Bouchea chascanoides is native to the Caribbean islands and can be found in moist forests.

Euchiton collinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euchiton collinus?

Euchiton collinus

What are the common names of Euchiton collinus?

Woolly cushion bush, cushion bush

What is the natural habitat of Euchiton collinus?

It is native to Australia and New Zealand.

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-134861: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.