Vittadinia scabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
123110
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodromus 5 1836
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122439
Common Names
- Rough Vittadinia
- Rough-Leaved Vittadinia
- Vittadinia scabra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittadinia scabra (also called the Prickly Vittadinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2-1 m. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vittadinia scabra is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have long stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia scabra is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Vittadinia scabra
Vittadinia scabra is native to Australia, and can be found in open woodlands and disturbed areas. It is most commonly found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Vittadinia scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia scabra?
Vittadinia scabra
What is the common name of Vittadinia scabra?
Scabrous Vittadinia
What is the natural habitat of Vittadinia scabra?
Grasslands of South Africa
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-83608: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.