Vittadinia simulans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
47336
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.T.Burb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 5(1): 59 (1982) (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046665
Common Names
- Simulans Vittadinia
- Simulans Vittadinia Plant
- Simulans Vittadinia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittadinia simulans (also called White-flowered Vittadinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has white flowers and is native to South America, where it is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia simulans is a native plant that is often used in landscaping. It is a drought tolerant plant that is attractive to birds and butterflies. It can be used to create a colorful, low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia simulans has small, white, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia simulans is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Seeds can be sown in the autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Vittadinia simulans
Vittadinia simulans is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Vittadinia simulans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia simulans?
Vittadinia simulans
What type of plant is Vittadinia simulans?
Vittadinia simulans is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Vittadinia simulans grow?
Vittadinia simulans is native to the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Vittadinia genus
Vittadinia hispidula, Vittadinia constricta, Vittadinia cervicularis, Vittadinia australis, Vittadinia eremaea, Vittadinia australis, Vittadinia condyloides, Vittadinia megacephala, Vittadinia dissecta, Vittadinia simulans, Vittadinia gracilis, Vittadinia nullarborensis, Vittadinia tenuissima, Vittadinia humerata, Vittadinia pterochaeta, Vittadinia decora, Vittadinia pustulata, Vittadinia muelleri, Vittadinia scabra, Vittadinia australasica, Vittadinia sulcata, Vittadinia blackii, Vittadinia australasicus, Vittadinia spathulata, Vittadinia cuneata, Vittadinia burbidgeae,
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
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901252-1: Based on the initial data import