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Authors:
(C.Wright) B.L.Turner
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1993
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 352 (1993)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088833
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Vanillosma Berylsimpsonia
- Vanillosma Daisy
- Vanillosma Sunray
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Proustia vanillosma C.Wright [unknown]
- Acourtia vanillosma (C.Wright) Crisci [unknown]
- Proustia vanillosma vanillosma  [unknown]
- Proustia stenophylla Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
- Proustia krugiana Urb. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Berylsimpsonia vanillosma (also called 'Vanillosma Berylsimpsonia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and toothed. It has yellow-green flowers with two petals. It is found in open areas, grasslands and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Berylsimpsonia vanillosma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has also been used to treat digestive issues and headaches.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Berylsimpsonia vanillosma is a small, white flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, light green and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Berylsimpsonia vanillosma is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or early summer. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Berylsimpsonia vanillosma
                        
                            Berylsimpsonia vanillosma is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Berylsimpsonia vanillosma FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Berylsimpsonia vanillosma?
Berylsimpsonia vanillosma
What type of plant is Berylsimpsonia vanillosma?
Berylsimpsonia vanillosma is a shrub.
Where is Berylsimpsonia vanillosma native to?
Berylsimpsonia vanillosma is native to South Africa.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Berylsimpsonia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,