Status:
valid
Authors:
(Petrie) Druce
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 610 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117079
Common Names
- Cut-leaf Daisy
- Cut-leaved Daisy
- Cut-leaved Daisy-bush
Synonyms
- Brachyscome lineata Kirk [unknown]
Description
Brachyscome linearis (also called Linear Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It is an annual herb, with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are pinnately divided, and the flowers are yellow and borne in a capitulum.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome linearis, commonly known as the Daisy Daisy, is an attractive flowering plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and can be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyscome linearis is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome linearis is an annual plant that is native to Australia. It has daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and kept moist. The plant should be thinned out as it grows.
Where to Find Brachyscome linearis
Brachyscome linearis is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Brachyscome linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome linearis?
Brachyscome linearis
What is the common name of Brachyscome linearis?
Linear Daisy
What is the typical habitat of Brachyscome linearis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,