Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brownii
ID:
80515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 26: 159 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079844

Common Names

  • Cushion Bush
  • Coastal Daisy Bush
  • Silver Bush

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Synonyms

  • Leucophyta brownii brownii [unknown]
  • Calocephalus brownii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Leucophyta brownii candidissima Steetz [unknown]
  • Leucophyta brownii virescens Steetz [unknown]

Description

Leucophyta brownii (also called Cushion bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky hillsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow or white daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leucophyta brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucophyta brownii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucophyta brownii is a perennial herb that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Leucophyta brownii

Leucophyta brownii is native to Australia and can be found in coastal sand dunes and coastal heaths.

Leucophyta brownii FAQ

What are the common names of Leucophyta brownii?

Common names of Leucophyta brownii include cushion bush, cushion plant, and brown's cushion.

What are the characteristics of Leucophyta brownii?

Leucophyta brownii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a dense, cushion-like form and small, white flowers. The leaves are linear and have toothed margins. The stems are covered in white hairs.

Where is Leucophyta brownii found?

Leucophyta brownii is native to Australia, but it can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Species in the Leucophyta 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-36417: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.