Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
papuana
ID:
5641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62(4): 410, 494 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004970

Common Names

  • Brachyscome papuana
  • Papuan Daisy
  • Papuan Brachyscome

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Description

Brachyscome papuana (also called Papuan Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyscome papuana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachyscome papuana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyscome papuana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Brachyscome papuana

Brachyscome papuana can be found in Australia.

Brachyscome papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachyscome papuana?

Brachyscome papuana

What is the common name of Brachyscome papuana?

Papuan Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome papuana?

Brachyscome papuana is found in open woodlands, prairies, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10478: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.