Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7(1): 85 (1989): (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121198
Common Names
- Smoothseed Hyalosperma
- Smooth Hyalosperma
- Hyalosperma Demissum
Synonyms
- Argyrocome exiguum Kuntze [unknown]
- Helipterum exiguum F.Muell. [unknown]
- Helipterum demissum Druce [unknown]
- Pteropogon demissus A.Gray [unknown]
- Argyrocome exigua Kuntze [deprecated]
Description
Hyalosperma demissum (also called Yellow Button Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hyalosperma demissum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyalosperma demissum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyalosperma demissum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hyalosperma demissum
Hyalosperma demissum can be found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States, including California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Hyalosperma demissum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyalosperma demissum?
Hyalosperma demissum
What is the common name of Hyalosperma demissum?
Demiss Hyalosperma
What is the natural habitat of Hyalosperma demissum?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.
Species in the Hyalosperma genus
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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,