Family:
ASTERACEAE
Leptorhynchos orientale
Lanky Buttons
Other Names: Annual Buttons (also used for L. scaber)
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Small hairy annual herb to 20 cm high. Stems sparingly branched with green, hairy, and oblong-linear leaves. Solitary, bright yellow flowers up to 2 cm across (Aug-Nov).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Native grasslands. Well-drained soil. Prefers 300 to 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed late Nov-Dec. Propagate from seed. Cuttings are worth trying. Fast growth rate.
VALUES & USES:
Attractive and suitable for garden or container planting.