Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
74643

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26(3): 157 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073972



Common Names

  • Brass's Ischnea
  • Brass's Daisy
  • Brass's Sunray


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Description

Ischnea brassii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ischnea brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ischnea brassii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischnea brassii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Ischnea brassii

Ischnea brassii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula.

Ischnea brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischnea brassii?

Ischnea brassii

Where is Ischnea brassii found?

Ischnea brassii is found in Cameroon

What is the flowering period of Ischnea brassii?

The flowering period of Ischnea brassii is from April to May

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-30709: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.