Status:
valid
Authors:
Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027401
Common Names
- Rhodanthe sphaerocephala
- Sphaerocephala Rhodanthe
- Sphaerocephala's Rhodanthe
Description
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala (also called Round-headed Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with spiny, green-tinged leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodanthe sphaerocephala is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Rhodanthe sphaerocephala
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala is native to Australia. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodanthe sphaerocephala?
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala
What is the common name of Rhodanthe sphaerocephala?
Round-headed sunray
What is the natural habitat of Rhodanthe sphaerocephala?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,