Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 281 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129962
Common Names
- Vittadinia cuneata
- Wedged-leaf Vittadinia
- Cuneate Vittadinia
Description
Vittadinia cuneata (also called Wedge-leaf Vittadinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia cuneata has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia cuneata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, hairy leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia cuneata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and frost, but is best grown in cooler climates. It is an ideal plant for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Where to Find Vittadinia cuneata
Vittadinia cuneata can be found in Australia.
Vittadinia cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia cuneata?
Vittadinia cuneata
What is the common name of Vittadinia cuneata?
Wedge Vittadinia
What is the natural habitat of Vittadinia cuneata?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
Species in the Vittadinia genus
Vittadinia hispidula,
Vittadinia constricta,
Vittadinia cervicularis,
Vittadinia australis,
Vittadinia eremaea,
Vittadinia australis,
Vittadinia condyloides,
Vittadinia megacephala,
Vittadinia dissecta,
Vittadinia simulans,
Vittadinia gracilis,
Vittadinia nullarborensis,
Vittadinia tenuissima,
Vittadinia humerata,
Vittadinia pterochaeta,
Vittadinia decora,
Vittadinia pustulata,
Vittadinia muelleri,
Vittadinia scabra,
Vittadinia australasica,
Vittadinia sulcata,
Vittadinia blackii,
Vittadinia australasicus,
Vittadinia spathulata,
Vittadinia cuneata,
Vittadinia burbidgeae,
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,