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Rhodanthe anthemoides, commonly known as chamomile sunray, is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Australia.[2] Plants have multiple stems rising from the base which reach up to 40 cm high and spread to 60 cm wide.[2][3][4] The leaves are about 10 mm long and 0.5 to 2 mm in width.[2]

Rhodanthe anthemoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Rhodanthe
Species:	R. anthemoides
Binomial name
Rhodanthe anthemoides (Sieber ex Spreng.) Paul G. Wilson[1]
Synonyms
Argyrocome anthemoides (Spreng.) Kuntze Helichrysum anthemoides Sieber ex Spreng. Helipterum anthemoides (Spreng.) A.Cunn. ex DC Roccardia anthemdoides (Sieber ex Spreng.) Voss

A central cluster of pale yellow flowers is surrounded by petal-like white, papery bracts. These appear between September and February in the species' native range.[3] These are followed by small dry achenes that have silky hairs.[3]

The species occurs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.[2] Although a widespread species on the mainland, in Tasmania it is listed as "rare" under the TSP Act. It is found in mountainous regions growing in sandy soil.[2]

Cultivation

The species is commonly cultivated, preferring a well drained, lightly shaded situation. Cutting back after flowering prevents plants from becoming straggly.[4] Plants are well suited to being grown in containers.

Propagation is from seed or cuttings, named cultivars requiring the latter method to be true to type.[4]

Cultivars include:

• 'Annan Star'[1]
• 'Chamomile Cascade'[1]
• 'Milky Way'[1]
• 'Paper Baby' - a form with red buds[4]
• 'Paper Cascade' - a form with red buds[4]
• 'Paper Moon' ('Rhomoon')
• 'Paper Star' - compact form[4]
• 'Paper Trail' ('Rhotrail')[1]
• 'Southern stars'[1]
• 'Sunray Snow'[1]

References

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