Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028301
Common Names
- Stricta
- Rhodanthe Stricta
- Stricta Daisy
Description
Rhodanthe stricta (also called Stiff Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthe stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodanthe stricta is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthe stricta is a low-growing, perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm high. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and grassland areas. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partly shaded position. Propagation is by seed or division. Sow the seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rhodanthe stricta
Rhodanthe stricta is native to Australia and can be found in sandy, coastal areas of the region.
Rhodanthe stricta FAQ
What type of plant is Rhodanthe stricta?
Rhodanthe stricta is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Rhodanthe stricta grow?
Rhodanthe stricta grows in dry, sandy soils.
What are the characteristics of Rhodanthe stricta?
Rhodanthe stricta has small, white flowers and a strong, pungent odor.
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,