Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
4043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68(2-3): 251 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003372



Common Names

  • Keysseria
  • Keysseria Radicans
  • Radicans


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Description

Keysseria radicans (also called Creeping Keysseria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Keysseria radicans is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Keysseria radicans sub. radicans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Keysseria radicans is a small white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Keysseria radicans is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Keysseria radicans

Keysseria radicans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Keysseria radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Keysseria radicans?

Keysseria radicans

What type of plant is Keysseria radicans?

Keysseria radicans is a shrub

Where is Keysseria radicans found?

Keysseria radicans is found in Australia

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

Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227293-1: Based on the initial data import