Craspedia (plant)

Craspedia
Craspedia canens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Gnaphalieae
Genus: Craspedia
G.Forst.
Type species
Craspedia uniflora
Species

see list

Diversity
About 20 species
Synonyms[2]
  • Cartodium Sol. ex R.Br.
  • Richea Labill. 1800 rejected name not R.Br. 1810 (Ericaceae) nor Kuntze 1891 (Rhizophoraceae)
Illustration from 1800
Botanical illustration (1800)

Craspedia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae commonly known as billy buttons, billy balls, and woollyheads. They are native to Australia and New Zealand where they grow in a variety of habitats from sea level to the Alps. The genus is found in every state of Australia but not in the Northern Territory. In New Zealand, Craspedia is found from East Cape on the North Island south to Stewart Island. It also occurs on Campbell Island and the Chatham Islands.