Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodromus 7(1) 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002255
Common Names
- Brachyscome scapigera
- Cut-leaved Daisy
- Cut-leaf Daisy
Synonyms
- Senecio scapiger Sieber [unknown]
- Brachystephium scapigerum DC. [unknown]
Description
Brachyscome scapigera (also called stemless daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a slender stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome scapigera is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyscome scapigera is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome scapigera is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Brachyscome scapigera
Brachyscome scapigera is found in Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
Brachyscome scapigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome scapigera?
Brachyscome scapigera
What is the common name of Brachyscome scapigera?
Cut-leaf Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome scapigera?
Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests
What is the flowering period of Brachyscome scapigera?
Spring and summer
What is the growth habit of Brachyscome scapigera?
Upright, clump-forming perennial
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,