Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Davis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales lxxiv. 145 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038475
Common Names
- Brachyscome Stolonifera
- Stolonifera Brachyscome
- Brachyscome
Description
Brachyscome stolonifera (also called Creeping Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas and has thin, erect stems with narrow, pointed leaves and small, daisy-like flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome stolonifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyscome stolonifera is white in color with yellow centers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome stolonifera is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny position. For cuttings, take cuttings in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilise with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks.
Where to Find Brachyscome stolonifera
Brachyscome stolonifera is native to Australia. It can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Brachyscome stolonifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome stolonifera?
Brachyscome stolonifera
What is the common name of Brachyscome stolonifera?
Stolonifera
What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome stolonifera?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,