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Xerochrysum bracteatum cultivar
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Common Name: | Everlasting Daisy |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Short lived perennial or annual herb to 1.2m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves lanceolate, to 10cm long by 1.5cm wide, dull green - greyish green. |
| Flowers | Capitulums (flower heads) 3-6cm across, central 'disk' of flowers yellow, subtended by papery bracts in shades of yellow, white, orange, red and pink. |
| Cultivation | This species has been in cultivation for many years, and many cultivars and color forms have been developed by ornamental plant nurseries. Species plants tend to be much taller (to 1.5m in height), whereas many of the cultivars have been selected for compactness and are of a smaller size (60-90cm). This species does not do well under local conditions (high humidity and heat). This can however be grown indoors, if the premises are fully air-conditioned. Plants are occasionally imported into Singapore via Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, where it is grown as an ornamental, or for cut flowers. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: This species is grown commercially for fresh cut flowers. It is also used extensively in dried flower arrangements as the flower heads are able to retain their color even after drying. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Planting Remarks | This species is not tolerant of local climatic conditions and is best grown under intermediate - cool conditions (i.e. preferably less than 25'c/ under air condition). |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Purple, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Papery, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black, Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 31892 |
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| Species ID | 6293 |
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