Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Schulz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Gleditschia 15(2): 208 (1987) (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019510
Common Names
- Sigesbeckia
- Australiensis
- Australian Sigesbeckia
Description
Sigesbeckia australiensis (also called Australian Sigesbeckia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Sigesbeckia australiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sigesbeckia australiensis sub. fugax (Pedley) Orchard
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sigesbeckia australiensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sigesbeckia australiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Sigesbeckia australiensis
Sigesbeckia australiensis can be found in Australia.
Sigesbeckia australiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sigesbeckia australiensis?
Sigesbeckia australiensis
What type of plant is Sigesbeckia australiensis?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant
Where is Sigesbeckia australiensis found?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Sigesbeckia genus
Sigesbeckia integrifolia,
Sigesbeckia jorullensis,
Sigesbeckia australiensis,
Sigesbeckia blakei,
Sigesbeckia orientalis,
Sigesbeckia nudicaulis,
Sigesbeckia pubescens,
Sigesbeckia repens,
Sigesbeckia agrestis,
Sigesbeckia bojeri,
Sigesbeckia pringlei,
Sigesbeckia serrata,
Sigesbeckia glabrescens,
Sigesbeckia flosculosa,
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,