Rhodanthe anthemoides
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Rhodanthe anthemoides, commonly known as chamomile sunray, is a perennial species of the daisy family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Australia.[2] Plants have multiple stems rising from the base which reach up to 40 cm high and spread to 60 cm wide.[2][3][4] The leaves are about 10 mm long and 0.5 to 2 mm in width.[2]
A central cluster of pale yellow flowers is surrounded by petal-like white, papery bracts. These appear between September and February in the species native range.[3] These are followed by small dry achenes that have silky hairs.[3]
The species occurs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.[2] Although a widespread species on the mainland, in Tasmania it is listed as "rare" under the TSP Act. It is found in mountainous regions growing in sandy soil.[2]
Cultivation
The species is commonly cultivated, preferring a well drained, lightly shaded situation. Cutting back after flowering prevents plants from becoming straggly.[4] Plants are well suited to being grown in containers.
Propagation is from seed or cuttings, named cultivars requiring the latter method to be true to type.[4]
Cultivars include:
- 'Annan Star'[1]
- 'Chamomile Cascade'[1]
- 'Milky Way'[1]
- 'Paper Baby' - a form with red buds[4]
- 'Paper Cascade' - a form with red buds[4]
- 'Paper Moon' ('Rhomoon')
- 'Paper Star' - compact form[4]
- 'Paper Trail' ('Rhotrail')[1]
- 'Southern stars'[1]
- 'Sunray Snow'[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Rhodanthe anthemoides". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Wilson, Peter G. "Rhodanthe anthemoides". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ a b c "Rhodanthe anthemoides" (PDF). Threatened Flora of Tasmania. Department of Primary Industries. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f "Rhodanthe anthemoides". Australian Plants Society (Australia). Retrieved 6 April 2011.