Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 114. 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045298
Common Names
- Brachyscome tenuiscapa
- Slender Daisy
- Slender Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Brachyscome scapiformis DC. [unknown]
- Brachyscome alpina P.Morris [unknown]
Description
Brachyscome tenuiscapa (also called Slender Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome tenuiscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Brachyscome tenuiscapa var. pubescens (Benth.) G.L.Davis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachyscome tenuiscapa is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome tenuiscapa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring and cover lightly with soil. The seeds should germinate in the summer. To divide the plant, dig up the clump in the spring or early summer and replant it in a new location.
Where to Find Brachyscome tenuiscapa
Brachyscome tenuiscapa is native to Australia and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Brachyscome tenuiscapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome tenuiscapa?
Brachyscome tenuiscapa
What type of plant is Brachyscome tenuiscapa?
Annual herb
What is the common name of Brachyscome tenuiscapa?
Slender Daisy
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,