Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buchananii
ID:
3404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand : 307

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002733



Common Names

  • Buchanan's Raoulia
  • Buchanan's Cotton Plant
  • Buchanan's Cottonweed


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Description

Raoulia buchananii (also called cushion plant, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, cushion-forming plant native to New Zealand. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands, rocky areas, and scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Raoulia buchananii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raoulia buchananii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raoulia buchananii 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 buchananii

Raoulia buchananii is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Raoulia buchananii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raoulia buchananii?

Raoulia buchananii

What is the common name of Raoulia buchananii?

Buchanan's cushion

What is the habitat of Raoulia buchananii?

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-102630: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.