Scientific Name: Brachyscome tenuiscapa Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: mountain daisy
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Tufted perennial with basal cluster of toothed leaves.
Height (m): 0.1 – 0.2
Flowers: Mauve, daisy-like 2-3cm across, singly on slender stems usually with one stem leaf.
Fruit: Achene – black, smooth, wedge shaped with very short white pappus (sometimes absent).
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Habitat Notes
Occurs in open forest and on granite outcrops and has been recorded only once in Tasmania.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Rocky
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
Plants spread by suckering. In cultivation plants prefer sun in winter, dappled shade in summer and an enriched soil. Roots should be protected by deep mulch. Plants will die back if they dry out but will regenerate after rains.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Black seeds are conspicuous in the heads making seed collecting simple.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Easily grown from fresh seed.
Germination Time
16-40days