Vittadinia sulcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
125477
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.T.Burb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 5(1): 41 (1982) (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124806
Common Names
- Sulcata Vittadinia
- Sulcata Sunray
- Sulcata Sunray Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittadinia sulcata (also called Vittadinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia sulcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia sulcata has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and produce small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia sulcata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.
Where to Find Vittadinia sulcata
Vittadinia sulcata is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Vittadinia sulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia sulcata?
Vittadinia sulcata
What is the common name of Vittadinia sulcata?
Grooved Vittadinia
What is the habitat of Vittadinia sulcata?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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-85898: Based on the initial data import
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.