Scientific Name: Xerochrysum papillosum

Common Name: cliff paperdaisy

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Form Description: Stout annual or perennial herb with erect branched stem and tap-root.

Height (m): 0.15 – 0.8

Flowers: Heads 4-6.5cm in diameter with calyx bracts white, outer ones green/yellow with reddish tips.

Fruit: Achene

Municipality
No data available for this species
Plant Communities
Coastal Vegetation
Habitat Notes

Coasts and islands in the eastern half of the State.

Site Tolerance

Dry, Exposed, Moist, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

General Notes

Develops a tap root. Must have unimpeded drainage.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

When seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seed head which develops a fluffy appearance. Collect seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub seed heads on wire screens or break up 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

2-4 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated from cuttings of firm young basal growth.