Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Victorian Inst. Advancem. Sci. i. (1855) 131.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063395
Common Names
- Rutidosis leiolepis
- Rutidosis Daisy
- Leiolepis Rutidosis
Description
Rutidosis leiolepis (also called Silverleaf Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has silvery-green foliage and yellow daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rutidosis leiolepis is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rutidosis leiolepis has small, yellow flower heads that are made up of many tiny flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rutidosis leiolepis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Rutidosis leiolepis
Rutidosis leiolepis is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Rutidosis leiolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rutidosis leiolepis?
Rutidosis leiolepis
What is the family of Rutidosis leiolepis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Rutidosis leiolepis?
Rough Rice-flower
Species in the Rutidosis genus
Rutidosis murchisonii,
Rutidosis glandulosa,
Rutidosis crispata,
Rutidosis leucantha,
Rutidosis heterogama,
Rutidosis lanata,
Rutidosis leiolepis,
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides,
Rutidosis helichrysoides,
Rutidosis multiflora,
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,