Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fitzgibbonii
ID:
42419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041748



Common Names

  • Leucochrysum Fitzgibbonii
  • White Everlasting
  • Fitzgibbon's Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Helipterum fitzgibbonii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii (also called Fitzgibbon's Leucochrysum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the deserts of Mexico and the United States. It has a rosette of small, pointed leaves with a green color and a yellow stripe along the edges. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated through seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge within two weeks. Thin out the seedlings to the desired spacing and keep the soil moist. Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii can also be propagated through cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii

Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii is native to Australia and can be found in rocky outcrops.

Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii?

Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii

What is the common name of Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii?

Fitzgibbon's Leucochrysum

What is the natural habitat of Leucochrysum fitzgibbonii?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South Africa

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-140378: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.