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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Cav.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1795
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Icon. iii. 34. t. 267; Willd. Sp. P
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012815
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Heterosperma
- Pinnate Heterosperma
- Pinnate-leaved Heterosperma
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Heterosperma pinnatum (also called Pinnate Heterosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to New Zealand. It has small, feathery leaves and tall, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands and along streambanks.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Heterosperma pinnatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory issues, fever, and other ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Heterosperma pinnatum is yellow, with a single head of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Heterosperma pinnatum is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Heterosperma pinnatum
                        
                            Heterosperma pinnatum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Heterosperma pinnatum FAQ
                        
                            What are the growing conditions for Heterosperma pinnatum?
Heterosperma pinnatum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
What is the size of Heterosperma pinnatum?
Heterosperma pinnatum is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height and 1m in width.
What is the flowering period of Heterosperma pinnatum?
Heterosperma pinnatum flowers from late spring to early summer, with its peak flowering period in late spring.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Heterosperma 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,