Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
viscosum
ID:
138845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.J.Bayer

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56(4): 1015 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138174



Common Names

  • Viscosum Xerochrysum
  • Viscosum Golden Everlasting
  • Viscosum Sticky Paper Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum viscosum Sieber ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bracteantha viscosa (Siebold ex DC.) Anderb. & Haegi ex Paul G.Wilson [deprecated]
  • Helichrysum viscosum Sieber ex Spreng. [deprecated]
  • Bracteantha viscosa (Sieber ex DC.) Anderb. & Haegi [unknown]
  • Helichrysum bracteatum viscosum DC. [unknown]

Description

Xerochrysum viscosum (also called Sticky Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xerochrysum viscosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xerochrysum viscosum has small, yellow flowers that bloom in summer and early fall. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and gray-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xerochrysum viscosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Xerochrysum viscosum

Xerochrysum viscosum is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Xerochrysum viscosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xerochrysum viscosum?

Xerochrysum viscosum

What are the common names of Xerochrysum viscosum?

Viscid Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Xerochrysum viscosum?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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-98828: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Randall James Bayer (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bayer' in the authors string.