Sclerolaena lanicuspis
Copperbur, Hairy Copperbur
Other regional names: Spinachbur
- Spinachbur
Also known as: Anisacantha lanicuspis F.Muell. +1 more
- Anisacantha lanicuspis F.Muell.
- Bassia lanicuspis (F.Muell.) F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Sclerolaena lanicuspis (commonly known as Copperbur or Hairy Copperbur) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany