Angianthus brachypappus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypappus
ID:
16687
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 44. 1855
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016016
Common Names
- Angianthus brachypappus
- Dwarf Sunray
- Blue Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angianthus brachypappus (also called 'short-pappus daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia, found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Angianthus brachypappus is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its fruits are edible. It is also used to make dyes and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angianthus brachypappus has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angianthus brachypappus is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Angianthus brachypappus
Angianthus brachypappus is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Angianthus brachypappus FAQ
What is Angianthus brachypappus's common name?
It is commonly known as the Short-pappus Angianthus
What is the scientific classification of Angianthus brachypappus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
Where is Angianthus brachypappus native to?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Angianthus genus
Angianthus halophilus, Angianthus cornutus, Angianthus uniflorus, Angianthus newbeyi, Angianthus brachypappus, Angianthus drummondii, Angianthus microcephalus, Angianthus cunninghamii, Angianthus axiliflorus, Angianthus cyathifer, Angianthus preissianus, Angianthus milnei, Angianthus prostratus, Angianthus acrohyalinus, Angianthus micropoides, Angianthus conocephalus, Angianthus glabratus, Angianthus pygmaeus, Angianthus globuliformis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-115495: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.