Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 53: 29. 1902
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003525
Common Names
- Brachyclados megalanthus
- Large-flowered Brachyclados
- Large-flowered Brachycladus
Description
Brachyclados megalanthus (also called Large-Flowered Brachyclados, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to western Asia. It has small, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open woods, meadows, and grasslands. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyclados megalanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachyclados megalanthus has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyclados megalanthus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Brachyclados megalanthus
Brachyclados megalanthus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Brachyclados megalanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyclados megalanthus?
Brachyclados megalanthus
What is the common name of Brachyclados megalanthus?
Large-flowered Brachyclados
What is the natural habitat of Brachyclados megalanthus?
Brachyclados megalanthus is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Species in the Brachyclados 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,