Scientific Name: Calocephalus lacteus
Common Name: milky beautyheads
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Perennial herb forming dense patches 60cm or more in diameter.
Flowers: White flower heads in clusters which are ovoid or almost spherical.
Fruit: Achene
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Plant Communities
Habitat Notes
Occasional in open situations along roadsides and on river flats.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
Propagation Calendar
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Sowing Month
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of seed head which develops a fluffy appearance. Collect entire heads into paper bags and dry. Extract by rubbing heads against fine wire screens or by hand.
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Surface sow or lightly cover.
Germination Time
2- weeks