Global InformationChrysocephalum semipapposum information
| Chrysocephalum semipapposum | |
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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: | Chrysocephalum |
| Species: | C. semipapposum
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Labill.) Steetz[1]
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| Synonyms | |
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Gnaphalium semipapposum Labill. | |
Chrysocephalum semipapposum, commonly known as clustered everlasting is a perennial shrub native to Australia. Clustered everlasting belongs to the family Asteraceae.[2][3][4] C. semipapposum produces terminal flowers heads in clusters, mainly between spring and early summer[4] with silver-grey appearing stems and branches. It grows up to 40 cm high and 60 cm high, although there have been some varieties which can grow up to 1 m. C. semipapposum is often confused with Chrysocephalum apiculatum or 'yellow buttons', due to their similar appearances. C. semipapposum has 4 different subspecies, however they lack distinctive qualities and are often hard to identify. C. semipapposum is endemic to Australia and can be found in multiple states, most notably within Victoria. The plant is found in a variety of habitats including dry rocky regions.[4] Clustered everlasting often grows sparsely and is rarely found in abundance and can be mistaken for a weed. Clustered everlasting has many uses, including as a source of nectar for butterflies, cut flowers or as an addition to a garden.
- ^ "Chrysocephalum semipapposum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Wilson, P.G. (2016). "A taxonomic treatment of Chrysocephalum apiculatum and C. semipapposum (Asteraceae: Gnaphaliae)". Nuytsia. 27: 33–73. doi:10.58828/nuy00750. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "VicFlora". Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b c Everett, J. "New South Wales Flora Online: Chrysocephalum semipapposum". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.