Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycomum
ID:
81387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 260 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080716

Common Names

  • Brachycome
  • Star Flower
  • Swan River Daisy

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Description

Psacalium brachycomum (also called Common Psacalium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and a few stems. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium brachycomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psacalium brachycomum is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium brachycomum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Psacalium brachycomum

Psacalium brachycomum can be found in the coastal areas of South Africa.

Psacalium brachycomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium brachycomum?

Psacalium brachycomum

What is the family of Psacalium brachycomum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Psacalium brachycomum?

Short-haired psacalium

Species in the Psacalium genus

Psacalium napellifolium, Psacalium pachyphyllum, Psacalium peltatum, Psacalium pringlei, Psacalium tussilaginoides, Psacalium sharpii, Psacalium pentaflorum, Psacalium cronquistiorum, Psacalium filicifolium, Psacalium globosum, Psacalium matudae, Psacalium hintoniorum, Psacalium goldsmithii, Psacalium beamanii, Psacalium argutum, Psacalium guatemalense, Psacalium amplum, Psacalium nephrophyllum, Psacalium cervinum, Psacalium amplifolium, Psacalium cirsiifolium, Psacalium holwayanum, Psacalium schillingii, Psacalium paucicapitatum, Psacalium laxiflorum, Psacalium guerreroanum, Psacalium megaphyllum, Psacalium hintonii, Psacalium multilobum, Psacalium purpusii, Psacalium sinuatum, Psacalium silphiifolium, Psacalium calvum, Psacalium radulifolium, Psacalium nelsonii, Psacalium decompositum, Psacalium obtusilobum, Psacalium brachycomum, Psacalium peltigerum, Psacalium quercifolium, Psacalium poculiferum, Psacalium mollifolium, Psacalium tabulare, Psacalium palmeri, Psacalium platylepis, Psacalium perezii, Psacalium pinetorum, Psacalium eriocarpum, Psacalium nanum, Psacalium putlanum,

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-37282: 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.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.