Status:
valid
Authors:
D.A.Cooke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 7(3): 273 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030196
Common Names
- Yellow-fruited Daisy
- Yellow-fruited Daisy-bush
- Yellow-fruited Brachyscome
Description
Brachyscome xanthocarpa (also called Yellow-fruited Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Americas, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Brachyscome xanthocarpa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachyscome xanthocarpa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachyscome xanthocarpa is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or by division of the clumps.
Where to Find Brachyscome xanthocarpa
Brachyscome xanthocarpa is native to Australia and can be found growing in sandy soils in areas with full sun exposure.
Brachyscome xanthocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachyscome xanthocarpa?
Brachyscome xanthocarpa
What is the common name of Brachyscome xanthocarpa?
Yellow-fruited Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome xanthocarpa?
Grasslands and open 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,