Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 528 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138727
Common Names
- Brachionostylum pullei
- Pulle's Brachionostylum
- Pulle's Star-rush
Description
Brachionostylum pullei (also called Pulle's Brachionostylum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Brachionostylum pullei is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachionostylum pullei is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a dark yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachionostylum pullei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late summer to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Brachionostylum pullei
Brachionostylum pullei is native to South America, and can be found in parts of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Brachionostylum pullei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachionostylum pullei?
Brachionostylum pullei
What is the common name of Brachionostylum pullei?
Pullei Brachionostylum
What is the natural habitat of Brachionostylum pullei?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Brachionostylum 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,