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Centipeda cunninghamii

Posted Tue, 22/09/2009 - 16:13 by admin
Common Names: 
Common Sneezeweed

A species of the Asteraceae family, Common Sneezeweed has small globular green-cream flowerheads, and small teethed leaves. When crushed, the leaves exude a pungent sickly sweet smell.

Distribution: 

Common in floodplains, wetlands and riparian habitat. Found in all mainland states in Australia.

Centipedacumminghamii
Ecology: 

Was used by Aboriginals to treat many disorders such as coughs and colds, and as a poultice for skin conditions such as eczema. Is used today in some locally produced skin products.

Revegetation: 

Readily self-seeds in wetlands, forming small dense patches of vegetation. Survives inundation.

Gardening Hints: 

Responds well to pruning when scraggly in appearance.

Propagation: 

Sow fresh seed in autumn using 'bog' method - partially immersing a seed tray in water. Plant readily self seeds in indigenous nurseries and moist positions.