Status:
valid
Authors:
Steetz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1(3): 464 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117708
Common Names
- Podolepis nutans
- Nodding Podolepis
- Nodding Daisy
Description
Podolepis nutans (also called Nodding Podolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Podolepis nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podolepis nutans is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podolepis nutans is an annual herb native to Australia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown in spring or early summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Podolepis nutans
Podolepis nutans is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Podolepis nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podolepis nutans?
Podolepis nutans
What is the common name of Podolepis nutans?
Nodding Podolepis
What is the natural habitat of Podolepis nutans?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Podolepis genus
Podolepis longipedata,
Podolepis davisiana,
Podolepis monticola,
Podolepis microcephala,
Podolepis gracilis,
Podolepis capillaris,
Podolepis jaceoides,
Podolepis canescens,
Podolepis auriculata,
Podolepis gardneri,
Podolepis arachnoidea,
Podolepis hieracioides,
Podolepis robusta,
Podolepis rugata,
Podolepis nutans,
Podolepis neglecta,
Podolepis muelleri,
Podolepis lessonii,
Podolepis kendallii,
Podolepis tepperi,
Podolepis omissa,
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,