Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ritchiei
ID:
27663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Narayana

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Curr. Sci. 51(8): 438 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026992



Common Names

  • Ritchie's Phyllocephalum
  • Phyllocephalum Ritchiei
  • Ritchiei Phyllocephalum


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Description

Phyllocephalum ritchiei (also called Ritchie's Phyllocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary, daisy-like flower heads. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllocephalum ritchiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllocephalum ritchiei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllocephalum ritchiei is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 metre. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Phyllocephalum ritchiei

Phyllocephalum ritchiei can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Phyllocephalum ritchiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllocephalum ritchiei?

Phyllocephalum ritchiei

What is the common name of Phyllocephalum ritchiei?

Ritchie's Phyllocephalum

Where is Phyllocephalum ritchiei native to?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
B.M. Narayana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Narayana' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941963-1: Based on the initial data import