Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
134982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134311



Common Names

  • Oppositifolia Rhodanthe
  • Oppositeleaf Everlasting
  • Oppositeleaf Paper Daisy


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Description

Rhodanthe oppositifolia (also called 'Pink Everlasting', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, pink flowers and opposite, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthe oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to control erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhodanthe oppositifolia sub. oppositifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhodanthe oppositifolia are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthe oppositifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhodanthe oppositifolia

Rhodanthe oppositifolia can be found in the tropical regions of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Rhodanthe oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodanthe oppositifolia?

Rhodanthe oppositifolia

What type of plant is Rhodanthe oppositifolia?

It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Rhodanthe oppositifolia found?

It is native to Australia.

Species in the Rhodanthe genus

Rhodanthe pollackii, Rhodanthe maryonii, Rhodanthe nullarborensis, Rhodanthe charsleyae, Rhodanthe corymbiflora, Rhodanthe citrina, Rhodanthe pygmaea, Rhodanthe microglossa, Rhodanthe polygalifolia, Rhodanthe fuscescens, Rhodanthe troedelii, Rhodanthe manglesii, Rhodanthe sphaerocephala, Rhodanthe floribunda, Rhodanthe frenchii, Rhodanthe gossypina, Rhodanthe stricta, Rhodanthe propinqua, Rhodanthe polycephala, Rhodanthe rufescens, Rhodanthe corymbosa, Rhodanthe humboldtiana, Rhodanthe laevis, Rhodanthe uniflora, Rhodanthe spicata, Rhodanthe cremea, Rhodanthe sterilescens, Rhodanthe stuartiana, Rhodanthe forrestii, Rhodanthe heterantha, Rhodanthe moschata, Rhodanthe diffusa, Rhodanthe ascendens, Rhodanthe psammophila, Rhodanthe haigii, Rhodanthe anthemoides, Rhodanthe condensata, Rhodanthe chlorocephala, Rhodanthe margarethae, Rhodanthe tietkensii, Rhodanthe pyrethrum, Rhodanthe battii, Rhodanthe polyphylla, Rhodanthe oppositifolia, Rhodanthe moschata, Rhodanthe collina, Rhodanthe rubella,

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-95102: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.