Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 261 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086740
Common Names
- Glabrescens Bothriocline
- Smooth Bothriocline
- Smooth Daisy
Description
Bothriocline glabrescens (also called Glabrescent Bothriocline, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. The leaves are lance-shaped and the flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriocline glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bothriocline glabrescens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriocline glabrescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Bothriocline glabrescens
Bothriocline glabrescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.
Bothriocline glabrescens FAQ
What is the growth rate of Bothriocline glabrescens?
Bothriocline glabrescens is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Bothriocline glabrescens prefer?
Bothriocline glabrescens prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
How much sunlight does Bothriocline glabrescens need?
Bothriocline glabrescens needs full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Bothriocline genus
Bothriocline imatongensis,
Bothriocline muschleriana,
Bothriocline bampsii,
Bothriocline kungwensis,
Bothriocline cuneifolia,
Bothriocline upembensis,
Bothriocline malaissei,
Bothriocline hoyoensis,
Bothriocline grandicapitulata,
Bothriocline leonardiana,
Bothriocline schimperi,
Bothriocline quercifolia,
Bothriocline hispida,
Bothriocline huillensis,
Bothriocline monocephala,
Bothriocline pectinata,
Bothriocline glomerata,
Bothriocline aggregata,
Bothriocline concinna,
Bothriocline moramballae,
Bothriocline monticola,
Bothriocline carrissoi,
Bothriocline amplifolia,
Bothriocline laxa,
Bothriocline steetziana,
Bothriocline atroviolacea,
Bothriocline nyungwensis,
Bothriocline grindeliifolia,
Bothriocline microcephala,
Bothriocline inyangana,
Bothriocline attenuata,
Bothriocline sengensis,
Bothriocline trifoliata,
Bothriocline katangensis,
Bothriocline wittei,
Bothriocline ugandensis,
Bothriocline glabrescens,
Bothriocline pauwelsii,
Bothriocline auriculata,
Bothriocline shagayuensis,
Bothriocline nyiruensis,
Bothriocline kundelungensis,
Bothriocline fusca,
Bothriocline mbalensis,
Bothriocline angolensis,
Bothriocline madagascariensis,
Bothriocline marungensis,
Bothriocline subcordata,
Bothriocline congesta,
Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,
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,