Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 28(1): 160 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341982
Common Names
- Brachyscome tasmanica
- Tasmanica Brachyscome
- Brachyscome
Description
Brachyscome tasmanica (also called Tasman Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white daisy-like flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Tasmania and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome tasmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyscome tasmanica is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome tasmanica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Brachyscome tasmanica
Brachyscome tasmanica can be found in the temperate regions of Australia.
Brachyscome tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome tasmanica?
Brachyscome tasmanica
What is the common name of Brachyscome tasmanica?
Tasmanian daisy
What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome tasmanica?
Grassy 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,