Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.B.Armstr.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 29 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118520
Common Names
- Brachyglottis Buchananii
- Buchanan's Brachyglottis
- Buchanan's Daisy Bush
Description
Brachyglottis buchananii (also called 'Buchanan's Brachyglottis', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grassland, open shrubland, and coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyglottis buchananii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyglottis buchananii is a yellow-orange disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyglottis buchananii is an evergreen shrub that is native to New Zealand. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Brachyglottis buchananii
Brachyglottis buchananii can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
Brachyglottis buchananii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyglottis buchananii?
Brachyglottis buchananii
What is the common name of Brachyglottis buchananii?
Buchanan's Brachyglottis
What is the habitat of Brachyglottis buchananii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Brachyglottis genus
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia,
Brachyglottis hectorii,
Brachyglottis matthewsii,
Brachyglottis adamsii,
Brachyglottis spedenii,
Brachyglottis stewartiae,
Brachyglottis perdicioides,
Brachyglottis traversii,
Brachyglottis myrianthos,
Brachyglottis arborescens,
Brachyglottis bellidioides,
Brachyglottis huntii,
Brachyglottis monroi,
Brachyglottis pentacopa,
Brachyglottis cockaynei,
Brachyglottis bidwillii,
Brachyglottis bifistulosa,
Brachyglottis compacta,
Brachyglottis laxifolia,
Brachyglottis southlandica,
Brachyglottis repanda,
Brachyglottis remotifolia,
Brachyglottis turneri,
Brachyglottis repanda,
Brachyglottis greyi,
Brachyglottis lagopus,
Brachyglottis revoluta,
Brachyglottis lapidosa,
Brachyglottis buchananii,
Brachyglottis cassinioides,
Brachyglottis sciadophila,
Brachyglottis christensenii,
Brachyglottis rotundifolia,
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia,
Brachyglottis saxifragoides,
Brachyglottis haastii,
Brachyglottis forsteri,
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,