Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
137983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Semple

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Univ. Waterloo Biol. Ser. 37: 7 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137312



Common Names

  • Pilose Daisy
  • Bradburia Daisy
  • Hairy Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Heterotheca pilosa (Nutt.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis pilosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Diplogon nuttallianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis nuttallii Britton [unknown]

Description

Bradburia pilosa (also called Hairy Bradburia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and hairy, pointed leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky outcrops and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bradburia pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bradburia pilosa has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bradburia pilosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry, sandy soils.

Where to Find Bradburia pilosa

Bradburia pilosa can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.

Bradburia pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bradburia pilosa?

Bradburia pilosa

What is the common name of Bradburia pilosa?

Hairy Bradburia

Where is Bradburia pilosa found?

Bradburia pilosa is found in South Africa

Species in the Bradburia genus

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-97999: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
John Cameron Semple (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semple' in the authors string.