Vittadinia megacephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacephala
ID:
33622
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) J.M.Black
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia 52 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032951
Common Names
- Vittadinia
- Coast Daisy
- Granite Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittadinia megacephala (also called Large-Headed Vittadinia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in woodlands, forests, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia megacephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover and in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia megacephala has small, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia megacephala is a low-growing, spreading perennial with small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Vittadinia megacephala
Vittadinia megacephala is found in Australia, primarily in the southern states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Vittadinia megacephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia megacephala?
Vittadinia megacephala
What type of plant is Vittadinia megacephala?
It is an annual herb
Where does Vittadinia megacephala originate from?
It originates from Australia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131865: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.