Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
huntii
ID:
29995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 30 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029324



Common Names

  • Brachyglottis huntii
  • Hunt's Brachyglottis
  • Hunt's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio huntii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Brachyglottis huntii (also called the Hunt's Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has a thick stem and small, white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyglottis huntii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachyglottis huntii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyglottis huntii is a shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Brachyglottis huntii

Brachyglottis huntii can be found in New Zealand.

Brachyglottis huntii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachyglottis huntii?

Brachyglottis huntii

What type of plant is Brachyglottis huntii?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Brachyglottis huntii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12834: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.