Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 9: 171 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063735
Common Names
- Brachanthemum Kirghisorum
- Kirghisorum Brachanthemum
- Kirghisorum Daisy
Description
Brachanthemum kirghisorum (also called Kirghiz Chamomile, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachanthemum kirghisorum is an ornamental plant often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Brachanthemum kirghisorum flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachanthemum kirghisorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Brachanthemum kirghisorum
Brachanthemum kirghisorum can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows in Central Asia.
Brachanthemum kirghisorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachanthemum kirghisorum?
Brachanthemum kirghisorum
What is the common name of Brachanthemum kirghisorum?
Kirghiz Daisy
What type of habitat does Brachanthemum kirghisorum prefer?
Brachanthemum kirghisorum prefers dry meadows, pastures, and open woods.
Species in the Brachanthemum 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,