Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 40 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036992
Common Names
- Brachyscome assamica
- Assam Daisy
- Assam Cutleaf Daisy
Synonyms
- Ethulia divaricata Burm.f. [unknown]
- Ethulia divaricata Wall. [unknown]
Description
Brachyscome assamica (also called Assam Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome assamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyscome assamica is white and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome assamica is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It can be grown from seed or division and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring.
Where to Find Brachyscome assamica
Brachyscome assamica is native to Assam, India, and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Brachyscome assamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome assamica?
Brachyscome assamica
What is the family of Brachyscome assamica?
Asteraceae
Where is Brachyscome assamica found?
India
Species in the Brachyscome genus
Brachyscome riparia,
Brachyscome trachycarpa,
Brachyscome scapigera,
Brachyscome longiscapa,
Brachyscome tadgellii,
Brachyscome diversifolia,
Brachyscome papuana,
Brachyscome dissectifolia,
Brachyscome iberidifolia,
Brachyscome dentata,
Brachyscome coongiensis,
Brachyscome sinclairii,
Brachyscome ciliaris,
Brachyscome parvula,
Brachyscome chrysoglossa,
Brachyscome graminea,
Brachyscome glandulosa,
Brachyscome lineariloba,
Brachyscome cuneifolia,
Brachyscome multifida,
Brachyscome whitei,
Brachyscome melanocarpa,
Brachyscome xanthocarpa,
Brachyscome perpusilla,
Brachyscome segmentosa,
Brachyscome nova-anglica,
Brachyscome stuartii,
Brachyscome obovata,
Brachyscome papillosa,
Brachyscome assamica,
Brachyscome eriogona,
Brachyscome stolonifera,
Brachyscome breviscapis,
Brachyscome tatei,
Brachyscome muelleri,
Brachyscome blackii,
Brachyscome montana,
Brachyscome tenuiscapa,
Brachyscome decipiens,
Brachyscome tetrapterocarpa,
Brachyscome dichromosomatica,
Brachyscome nivalis,
Brachyscome elegans,
Brachyscome spathulata,
Brachyscome procumbens,
Brachyscome ciliocarpa,
Brachyscome pusilla,
Brachyscome smithwhitei,
Brachyscome rara,
Brachyscome sieberi,
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,