Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 30 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119211
Common Names
- Ragged Daisy
- Cassin's Daisy
- Brachyglottis Cassinioides
Synonyms
- Senecio cassinioides Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Brachyglottis cassinioides (also called 'Cassinia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyglottis cassinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyglottis cassinioides is a small, white, daisy-like bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyglottis cassinioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Brachyglottis cassinioides
Brachyglottis cassinioides is native to New Zealand and can be found in open grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Brachyglottis cassinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyglottis cassinioides?
Brachyglottis cassinioides
What is the common name of Brachyglottis cassinioides?
Cassinioides Brachyglottis
What is the habitat of Brachyglottis cassinioides?
It is found in tropical rainforests
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,