Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
12444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011773



Common Names

  • Rhodanthe pygmaea
  • Pygmy Sunray
  • Pygmy Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Helipterum pygmaeum (DC.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Helipterum drummondii (A.Gray) Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Pteropogon drummondii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Argyrocome pygmaeum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pteropogon pygmaeum DC. [unknown]
  • Helipterum pygmaeum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Rhodanthe pygmaea (also called Pink Everlasting, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with pink, daisy-like flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthe pygmaea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments, digestive problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhodanthe pygmaea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthe pygmaea is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Rhodanthe pygmaea

Rhodanthe pygmaea is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Rhodanthe pygmaea FAQ

What type of plant is Rhodanthe pygmaea?

Rhodanthe pygmaea is an annual herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae.

Where does Rhodanthe pygmaea grow?

Rhodanthe pygmaea is native to Australia.

What does Rhodanthe pygmaea look like?

Rhodanthe pygmaea has small, yellow flowers with white centers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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-111405: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.