Family Index

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Scientific Name

Euchiton fordianus

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Soft Cudweed

Status

Rare

Height

Flowers

Flowerheads small, shining, 5-15, surrounded by bracts.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Mat-forming perennial herb, stems creeping, leaves silvrey grey and felt-like.

Municipalities

Communities

Grassy Vegetation; Montane Vegetation; Riparian

Habitat Notes

An alpine or subalpine species found on grasslands or slopes near creeks and rivers.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Well-drained

General Notes

Usually slow growing in cultivation. Does not tolerate extended dry periods. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Achenes very small, slightly flattened. when seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the head which develops a fluffy appearance. collect entire seedheads in paper bags and allow to dry

Seed Treatment Method

Cold

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Propagate from seed which may need stratifiction. Surface sow or lightly cover.

Germination Time

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes

May be propagated from cuttings or division of layered stems.