Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 163 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015949
Common Names
- Long-stalked Podolepis
- Podolepis Longipedata
- Long-stalked Daisy
Synonyms
- Scaliopsis lucaeana Walp. [unknown]
- Podolepis mitchellii Sond. [unknown]
- Scalia longipedata Kuntze [unknown]
- Podolepis lucaeana Walp. [unknown]
Description
Podolepis longipedata (also called Long-stalked Podolepis, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Podolepis longipedata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and is known to attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podolepis longipedata is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podolepis longipedata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Podolepis longipedata
Podolepis longipedata is native to Australia and can be found in open areas, such as pastures and roadsides.
Podolepis longipedata FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Podolepis longipedata?
Podolepis longipedata is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils in open woodlands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
What is the flowering period of Podolepis longipedata?
Podolepis longipedata typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the propagation method for Podolepis longipedata?
Podolepis longipedata can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Species in the Podolepis genus
Podolepis longipedata,
Podolepis davisiana,
Podolepis monticola,
Podolepis microcephala,
Podolepis gracilis,
Podolepis capillaris,
Podolepis jaceoides,
Podolepis canescens,
Podolepis auriculata,
Podolepis gardneri,
Podolepis arachnoidea,
Podolepis hieracioides,
Podolepis robusta,
Podolepis rugata,
Podolepis nutans,
Podolepis neglecta,
Podolepis muelleri,
Podolepis lessonii,
Podolepis kendallii,
Podolepis tepperi,
Podolepis omissa,
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,