Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
australis
ID:
14077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 5: 276 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013406



Common Names

  • Australian Sphaeromorphaea
  • Sphaeromorphaea Australis
  • Australian Sphaeromorphaea


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Description

Sphaeromorphaea australis (also called 'Southern Globe Daisy', 'Southern Globe Thistle' and 'Southern Globe Aster', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeromorphaea australis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaeromorphaea australis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeromorphaea australis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in trays of compost. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a cold frame or greenhouse until large enough to plant out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Cuttings of basal shoots in spring.

Where to Find Sphaeromorphaea australis

Sphaeromorphaea australis can be found in the temperate regions of Australia.

Sphaeromorphaea australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeromorphaea australis?

Sphaeromorphaea australis

What is the family of Sphaeromorphaea australis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Sphaeromorphaea australis?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,

References

Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250674-1: Based on the initial data import