Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxgrayi
ID:
120219

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Everett & Joy Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Telopea 5(1) 1992 [30 Sep 1992]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119548

Common Names

  • Craspedia maxgrayi
  • Maxgray's Craspedia
  • Maxgray's Billy Buttons

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Description

Craspedia maxgrayi (also called Drumsticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Craspedia maxgrayi is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is used in ornamental landscaping, and its leaves can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Craspedia maxgrayi is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craspedia maxgrayi is a perennial plant that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Craspedia maxgrayi

Craspedia maxgrayi is native to the alpine meadows of the Southern Alps in New Zealand.

Craspedia maxgrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Craspedia maxgrayi?

Craspedia maxgrayi

What is the common name of Craspedia maxgrayi?

Craspedia

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Asteraceae

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-80840: Based on the initial data import
Joy Everett (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Everett' in the authors string.
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.