Leucochrysum graminifolium
| Pagoda rock daisy | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Leucochrysum |
| Species: | L. graminifolium
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucochrysum graminifolium | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Helipterum albicans var. graminifolium Paul G.Wilson | |
Leucochrysum graminifolium, commonly known as pagoda rock daisy,[2] is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small perennial with narrow leaves, yellow flower-heads and is endemic to New South Wales.
Description
Leucochrysum graminifolium is upright, small, tufted perennial herb to 20 cm (7.9 in) high with a woody rootstock. The leaves are grayish-green, thread-like, crowded, up to 7 cm (2.8 in) long, edges rolled, upper surface smooth, lower surface woolly. The single daisy-like yellow flowers are on slender peducles about 8 cm (3.1 in) long, the bracts are spreading, 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) in diameter, arranged in multiple rows, outer bracts light brown, inner bracts pale yellow and edges woolly at the base. Flowering occurs from October to March and the fruit is 2–3 mm (0.079–0.118 in) long and bristly.[2][3][4]
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1960 by Paul G.Wilson who gave it the name Helipterum albicans var. graminifolium.[5] In 1992 Wilson changed the name to Leucochrysum graminifolium and the description was published in Nuytsia.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b "Leucochrysum graminifolium". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ a b Wilson, Paul. "Leucochrysum graminifolium". PLANT NET-NSW FLORA ONLINE. Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Fairley, Alan (2004). Seldom Seen Rare Plants of Greater Sydney. Louise Egerton. p. 126. ISBN 1876334991.
- ^ Fairley, Alan; Moore, Philip (2010). Native Plants of the Sydney Region. Jacana Books. p. 459. ISBN 978-1-74175-571-8.
- ^ "Helipterum albicans var. graminifolium". Australian Plant Name Index. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Leucochrysum graminifolium". Australian Plant Name Index. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Paul (1992). "Leucochrysum graminifolium". Nuytsia. 8 (3): 444. Retrieved 16 July 2024.