Euchiton brassii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
74950
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mattf.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 167 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074279
Common Names
- Brassii Euchiton
- Brassii Cudweed
- Euchiton Brassii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Euchiton brassii (also called Brass's Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, open areas, and is characterized by its small, white flower heads and its hairy stem and leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Euchiton brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euchiton brassii has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Euchiton brassii can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Euchiton brassii
Euchiton brassii is found in the rainforests of Australia.
Euchiton brassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euchiton brassii?
Euchiton brassii
What is the common name of Euchiton brassii?
Brassi's Cudweed
Where is Euchiton brassii found?
Euchiton brassii is found in the United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.
Species in the Euchiton genus
Euchiton lateralis, Euchiton sphaericus, Euchiton polylepis, Euchiton limosus, Euchiton involucratus, Euchiton traversii, Euchiton collinus, Euchiton gymnocephalus, Euchiton litticola, Euchiton argentifolius, Euchiton brassii, Euchiton paludosus, Euchiton ruahinicus, Euchiton japonicus, Euchiton audax, Euchiton umbricola, Euchiton decipiens, Euchiton ensifer, Euchiton delicatus, Euchiton breviscapus,
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-31004: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.