Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
multifida
ID:
28024

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 306 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027353

Common Names

  • Cut-leaf Daisy
  • Cut-leaved Daisy
  • Cut-leaf Daisy Bush

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Synonyms

  • Brachyscome glabra Benth. [unknown]
  • Brachyscome tenera Benth. [unknown]

Description

Brachyscome multifida (also called Daisy, Cut-leaf Daisy, and Cut-leaf Swan River Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and has a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. The flower heads are composed of white, pink, or purple ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyscome multifida is used in flower beds and borders, as a ground cover, and as a container plant. It is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachyscome multifida var. dilatata Benth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachyscome multifida is yellow in color, with a white center and a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyscome multifida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Brachyscome multifida

Brachyscome multifida is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Brachyscome multifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachyscome multifida?

Brachyscome multifida

What is the common name of Brachyscome multifida?

Cutleaf Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome multifida?

It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

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,