Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Davis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales lxxiii. 207 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043453
Common Names
- Black's Brachyscome
- Brachyscome Blackii
- Black's Daisy
Description
Brachyscome blackii (also called Black's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has white and purple flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in open, grassy areas such as grassland, heathland, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome blackii is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and xeriscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachyscome blackii has white or pink flowers with yellow centres and a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome blackii is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.
Where to Find Brachyscome blackii
Brachyscome blackii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Brachyscome blackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome blackii?
Brachyscome blackii
What type of plant is Brachyscome blackii?
Herb
Where does Brachyscome blackii grow?
Australia
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,