Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
34618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033947



Common Names

  • Rufescent Everlasting
  • Rhodanthe
  • Everlasting


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Description

Rhodanthe rufescens (also called rufescent everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthe rufescens is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy pink flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhodanthe rufescens is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthe rufescens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhodanthe rufescens

Rhodanthe rufescens is found in Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales.

Rhodanthe rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodanthe rufescens?

Rhodanthe rufescens

What is the common name of Rhodanthe rufescens?

Rufescent Everlasting

What type of plant is Rhodanthe rufescens?

Rhodanthe rufescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

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-132816: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.