Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 1980(6): 1 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135893
Common Names
- Brachanthemum pulvinatum
- Pulvinatum Cushion-Chamomile
- Cushion-Chamomile
Synonyms
- Brachanthemum nanschanicum Krasch. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum pulvinatum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum squamiferum Ling [unknown]
Description
Brachanthemum pulvinatum (also called Cushion Sea-lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and narrow, toothed leaves. It grows in dry, open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Brachanthemum pulvinatum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachanthemum pulvinatum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachanthemum pulvinatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Brachanthemum pulvinatum
Brachanthemum pulvinatum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands and on rocky slopes.
Brachanthemum pulvinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachanthemum pulvinatum?
Brachanthemum pulvinatum
What is the common name of Brachanthemum pulvinatum?
Cushion Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Brachanthemum pulvinatum?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,
References
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.