Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gilesii
ID:
1329510

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 28(1): 100 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341964

Common Names

  • Brachyscome gilesii
  • Gilesii Brachyscome
  • Brachyscome

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Description

Brachyscome gilesii (also called Giles Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white daisy-like flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to New South Wales and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyscome gilesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachyscome gilesii is pink and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyscome gilesii is an annual herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Brachyscome gilesii

Brachyscome gilesii is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Brachyscome gilesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachyscome gilesii?

Brachyscome gilesii

What is the common name of Brachyscome gilesii?

Giles' daisy

What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome gilesii?

Grassy woodlands

Species in the Brachyscome genus

Brachyscome riparia, Brachyscome trachycarpa, Brachyscome scapigera, Brachyscome longiscapa, Brachyscome tadgellii, Brachyscome diversifolia, Brachyscome papuana, Brachyscome dissectifolia, Brachyscome iberidifolia, Brachyscome dentata, Brachyscome coongiensis, Brachyscome sinclairii, Brachyscome ciliaris, Brachyscome parvula, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome graminea, Brachyscome glandulosa, Brachyscome lineariloba, Brachyscome cuneifolia, Brachyscome multifida, Brachyscome whitei, Brachyscome melanocarpa, Brachyscome xanthocarpa, Brachyscome perpusilla, Brachyscome segmentosa, Brachyscome nova-anglica, Brachyscome stuartii, Brachyscome obovata, Brachyscome papillosa, Brachyscome assamica, Brachyscome eriogona, Brachyscome stolonifera, Brachyscome breviscapis, Brachyscome tatei, Brachyscome muelleri, Brachyscome blackii, Brachyscome montana, Brachyscome tenuiscapa, Brachyscome decipiens, Brachyscome tetrapterocarpa, Brachyscome dichromosomatica, Brachyscome nivalis, Brachyscome elegans, Brachyscome spathulata, Brachyscome procumbens, Brachyscome ciliocarpa, Brachyscome pusilla, Brachyscome smithwhitei, Brachyscome rara, Brachyscome sieberi,

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

Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.