Chrysactinium breviscapum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviscapum
ID:
73283
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást. & M.O.Dillon
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 2(2): 31. 1995 [1994 publ. 1995]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072612
Common Names
- Short-scaled Chrysactinium
- Short-scaled Everlasting
- Short-scaled Cudweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysactinium breviscapum (also called Short-scaped Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysactinium breviscapum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It can also be used as a natural dye and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysactinium breviscapum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysactinium breviscapum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Chrysactinium breviscapum
Chrysactinium breviscapum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.
Chrysactinium breviscapum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysactinium breviscapum?
Chrysactinium breviscapum
What is the common name of Chrysactinium breviscapum?
Short-scaled Cudweed
What is the growth habit of Chrysactinium breviscapum?
It is an annual or biennial that grows to a height of 30 cm.
Species in the Chrysactinium 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-29359: Based on the initial data import
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.