Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
36839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 270 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036168

Common Names

  • Brachythrix Glomerata
  • Clustered Daisy-bush
  • Clustered Brachyscome

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Description

Brachythrix glomerata (also called clustered thimbleberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It has large, lobed leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, streambanks, and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythrix glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachythrix glomerata has yellow flowers, with small, black, oval seeds and seedlings that have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachythrix glomerata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Brachythrix glomerata

Brachythrix glomerata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Brachythrix glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachythrix glomerata?

Brachythrix glomerata

What is the common name of Brachythrix glomerata?

Clustered thistle

What type of plant is Brachythrix glomerata?

It is a species of thistle in the Asteraceae family

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-134977: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.