Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1999
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 244 (1999)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025921
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Brenandendron frondosum
- Frondosum Brenandendron
- Frondosum-Leaved Brenandendron
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Cacalia frondosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia frondosa Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Brenandendron frondosum (also called Frondose Brenandendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an annual plant, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 m, and has white or pink flower heads.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Brenandendron frondosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Brenandendron frondosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Brenandendron frondosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and should be lightly covered with soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep the soil moist. The plants will grow to a height of about 30 cm and will flower in late summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Brenandendron frondosum
                        
                            Brenandendron frondosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Brenandendron frondosum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Brenandendron frondosum?
Brenandendron frondosum
What is the family of Brenandendron frondosum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Brenandendron frondosum?
Fern-leaf Daisy
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Brenandendron 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,