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Authors:
(Steetz) Paul G.Wilson
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1992
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3)  1992
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066965
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Spiked Rhodanthe
- Spiked Sunray
- Spiked Daisy
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Rhodanthe spicata (also called Spiked Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white or pink flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in grasslands, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Rhodanthe spicata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Rhodanthe spicata has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Rhodanthe spicata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Rhodanthe spicata
                        
                            Rhodanthe spicata is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Rhodanthe spicata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Embelia reticulata?
Embelia reticulata
What is the family of Embelia reticulata?
Myrsinaceae
What is the common name of Embelia reticulata?
Reticulata
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,