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資料編號: | HK-6546 |
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中文名稱: | 銀巢(標室沒收錄) |
學名: | Calocephalus brownii [找同屬植物] | [完整學名] |
異名: | Leucophyta brownii |
英文名稱: | Cushion Bush |
植物科名: (APG新系統) | ASTERACEAE菊科 [找同科植物] |
標室舊系統 | ASTERACEAE菊科[找同科] |
生長習性: | 灌木 |
資料更新: | 20220806 09:53:53 am |
備註: Ref link: Leucophyta brownii, commonly known as the Cushion Bush, is a perennial, evergreen, coastal shrub in the flowering plant family Asteraceae. It is naturally distributed along the south coast of Australia’s mainland, the northern coasts of Tasmania, King Island, and Flinders Island. Leucophyta brownii is a dwarf shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height, and has a very compact, rounded habit. The plant is silver with scale-like leaves that lie against stems lined with woolly hairs. Mature individuals are brown and woody in the centre. Yellow button-like heads flower from late spring to summer and are pollinated by various insects. Heads appear silver when budding, and fruiting heads appear grey-brown. Leucophyta brownii naturally occurs amongst coastal dunes and cliffs. It is extremely tolerant to salt spray, wind, drought, and frost. It grows most successfully in full sun, but may tolerate partial shade. Well-drained sandy soil is ideal, but it can also grow in finer soil. It grows poorly in high humidity however, and will die easily if waterlogged, meaning it cannot grow in more tropical regions. These characteristics make Leucophyta brownii ideal for cultivation in semi-arid or temperate coastal gardens. The plants reflect light very strongly, providing great contrast against other vegetation due to their silver colour. Consequently they are often used to define walking paths in coastal areas, because they are easily seen at night. L. brownii’s habit is also effective for growing a low hedge. They will thrive in nutrient-poor soil and do not need fertiliser. Unless pruning is required to maintain a desired plant shape, L. brownii is very low-maintenance. | |
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