Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calvatum
ID:
120024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 250 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119353



Common Names

  • Calvo's Noticastrum
  • Calvo's Star-thistle
  • Calvo's Star-bur


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Synonyms

  • Leucopsis calvata Baker [unknown]
  • Aster calvatus (Baker) Herter [unknown]

Description

Noticastrum calvatum (also called Silverleaf Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and open fields, and has small white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Noticastrum calvatum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noticastrum calvatum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noticastrum calvatum is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Noticastrum calvatum

Noticastrum calvatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Noticastrum calvatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noticastrum calvatum?

Noticastrum calvatum

What is the common name of Noticastrum calvatum?

Desert Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Noticastrum calvatum?

It is native to the southwestern United States and grows in dry, desert areas.

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-80646: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.