Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrethrum
ID:
129822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steetz) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129151



Common Names

  • Rhodanthe Pyrethrum
  • Pyrethrum Rhodanthe
  • Rhodanthe


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Synonyms

  • Anisolepis pyrethrum Steetz [unknown]
  • Helipterum pyrethrum (Steetz) Benth. [unknown]
  • Argyrocome pyrethrum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Rhodanthe pyrethrum (also called 'Everlasting Daisy', 'Pyrethrum Daisy', 'Paper Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthe pyrethrum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used as a natural mulch. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodanthe pyrethrum has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with linear leaves and a rosette-like growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthe pyrethrum is a fast-growing annual plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Rhodanthe pyrethrum

Rhodanthe pyrethrum is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Rhodanthe pyrethrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodanthe pyrethrum?

Rhodanthe pyrethrum

What type of plant is Rhodanthe pyrethrum?

Rhodanthe pyrethrum is an annual herb

Where is Rhodanthe pyrethrum found?

Rhodanthe pyrethrum is found in 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-90095: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Joachim Steetz (1804-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steetz' in the authors string.