Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) R.J.Bayer
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56(4): 1015 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130376
Common Names
- Strawflower
- Paper Daisy
- Golden Everlasting
Synonyms
- Bracteantha subundulata (Sch.Bip.) Paul G.Wilson [unknown]
- Gnaphalium subundulatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Helichrysum acuminatum DC. [illegitimate]
- Bracteantha acuminata (DC.) Anderb. & Haegi [unknown]
Description
Xerochrysum subundulatum (also called Subundulate Paper Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Xerochrysum subundulatum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xerochrysum subundulatum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is an achene, small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xerochrysum subundulatum is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clumps.
Where to Find Xerochrysum subundulatum
Xerochrysum subundulatum can be found in the south-eastern parts of Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Xerochrysum subundulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerochrysum subundulatum?
Xerochrysum subundulatum
What is the family of Xerochrysum subundulatum?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Xerochrysum subundulatum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Xerochrysum genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,