Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stuartii
ID:
116099

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & Sond.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 494 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115428



Common Names

  • Stuart's Polycalymma
  • Stuart's Daisy
  • Stuart's Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Hirnellia stuartii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Myriocephalus stuartii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Polycalymma stuartii (also called Stuart's Daisy, Stuart's Daisybush, and Stuart's Daisy-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It is a low-growing, woody shrub with gray-green foliage and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polycalymma stuartii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polycalymma stuartii are white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycalymma stuartii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Polycalymma stuartii

Polycalymma stuartii is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Polycalymma stuartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycalymma stuartii?

Polycalymma stuartii

What type of plant is Polycalymma stuartii?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Polycalymma stuartii found?

It is found in Australia

Species in the Polycalymma genus

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-76882: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.