Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
laxifolia
ID:
51038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buchanan) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 29 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050367



Common Names

  • Brachyglottis laxifolia
  • Brachyglottis
  • Brachyglottis de prado


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Synonyms

  • Senecio latifolius Mast. [unknown]
  • Senecio laxifolius Buchanan [unknown]

Description

Brachyglottis laxifolia (also called Loose-leaved Brachyglottis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyglottis laxifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachyglottis laxifolia has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have opposite, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyglottis laxifolia is a perennial 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 light frost.

Where to Find Brachyglottis laxifolia

Brachyglottis laxifolia is native to New Zealand and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Brachyglottis laxifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Brachyglottis laxifolia?

Daisy bush

What is the scientific name of Daisy bush?

Brachyglottis laxifolia

What is the natural habitat of Daisy bush?

Daisy bush is native to New Zealand

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-14890: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.