Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 38 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085016
Common Names
- Lasiospermum brachyglossum
- Short-lipped Lasiospermum
- Short-lipped Sunray
Description
Lasiospermum brachyglossum (also called Short-Lipped Lasiospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiospermum brachyglossum is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, small, clustered in heads. Seed: Small, black, shiny, and smooth. Seedlings: Covered with white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiospermum brachyglossum is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moderate watering.
Where to Find Lasiospermum brachyglossum
Lasiospermum brachyglossum is native to the grasslands of South Africa.
Lasiospermum brachyglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiospermum brachyglossum?
Lasiospermum brachyglossum
What is the family of Lasiospermum brachyglossum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Lasiospermum brachyglossum?
Short-tongued Lasiospermum
Species in the Lasiospermum 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,