Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
3452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Raoul

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Choix Pl. Nouv.-Zel. 20. t. 15. 1846 [Jan 1846]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002781



Common Names

  • Australian Raoulia
  • Mountain Cotton
  • Australian Cotton


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Description

Raoulia australis (also called Australian mountain daisy, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in alpine and subalpine regions. It is also found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Raoulia australis is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves of the plant can be used in salads and the flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raoulia australis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raoulia australis is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall or early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be kept dry and the plants should be thinned out as they grow. The plants will flower in the summer and the seed can be collected when the flowers are dry.

Where to Find Raoulia australis

Raoulia australis is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Raoulia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raoulia australis?

Raoulia australis

What is the common name of Raoulia australis?

Southern cushion

What is the habitat of Raoulia australis?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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-102679: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Étienne Fiacre Louis Raoul (1815-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raoul' in the authors string.