Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
whitei
ID:
28201

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Davis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales lxxiii. 164 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027530

Common Names

  • Brachyscome
  • Cut-leaf Daisy
  • White Daisy

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Description

Brachyscome whitei (also called White Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Australia and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyscome whitei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachyscome whitei sub. lophoptera P.S.Short

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachyscome whitei has white flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyscome whitei is an annual herb that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Brachyscome whitei

Brachyscome whitei can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Brachyscome whitei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachyscome whitei?

Brachyscome whitei

What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome whitei?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

What are the main characteristics of Brachyscome whitei?

It is a perennial herb with small, yellow flowers

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-126608: Based on the initial data import
Gwenda Louise Davis (1911-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Davis' in the authors string.