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Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis)
Brachyglottis is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. The genus is almost entirely native to New Zealand, except for B. brunonis, which occurs in Tasmania. There are about 39 accepted species names. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Brachyglottis
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Attributes of Brachyglottis
Plant Height
90 cm
Spread
90 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Brachyglottis
Distribution of Brachyglottis
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Distribution Map of Brachyglottis
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Brachyglottis
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Brachyglottis includes shrubs known for their hardiness and ease of care. They prefer well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and bright to partial indirect sunlight. Brachyglottis thrives in moderate temperatures but can tolerate light frosts. Challenges include vulnerability to root rot if overwatered and infestations of pests like aphids. Seasonally, brachyglottis may require protection from extreme cold and adjustments in watering. In spring, pruning can maintain shape and encourage new growth, while mulching in autumn supports root health.
Exploring the Brachyglottis Plants
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8 most common species：
Hedge ragwort
Hedge ragwort (Brachyglottis repanda) is a shrub/tree that is also known as bushman's friend because its large leaves provide a useful natural bathroom tissue. It is also possible to write on the leaves with modern ballpoint pens, making an effective natural paper. This plant is grown ornamentally for these leaves and its small white flowers.
Mountain daisy
Brachyglottis lagopus is a variable species and can have large and very hairy leaves, and in other regions it has small leaves. Its flowers are yellow.
Senecio bidwillii
It is a shrub growing up to 1 m tall. The branches are thick and the smaller branches and petioles are covered in whitish or pale brownish hairs. The leathery oval leaves are up to 2.5 cm long. They are shiny and hairless on the upper surfaces and woolly-haired on the undersides. The inflorescence is a panicle of bell-shaped flower heads containing disc florets. The fruit is an achene up to 8 mm long including its pappus of barbed white hairs.
Brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine'
The beautiful brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine' has gray-toned leaves with a white felt-like texture on the underside. It blooms with bright sunshine-yellow daisy-like flowers in summer. This is a cultivar of Brachyglottis compacta, named for its sunshine yellow colors and the sunny cheer it brings to a garden. Gardeners favor this cultivar as it is hardy, attractive to pollinating insects, and is also deer-resistant.
Daisy bush
Daisy bush is a stunning shrub that's commonly found in New Zealand. This evergreen plant has beautiful yellow-green leaves and produces daisy-like flowers in the summer. It's a popular garden plant, and its leaves were traditionally used by Maori for medicinal purposes. The Daisy Bush is also a great source of nectar for butterflies and bees.
Daisy bush
Daisy bush is a shrub native to New Zealand. Its attractive foliage and profusion of yellow flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners. In addition, it is believed to have insect-repellent properties. The plant's leaves are silvery-green and woolly to touch, and its flowers bloom in spring and summer, attracting butterflies and bees.
Brachyglottis traversii
Brachyglottis traversii is a resilient, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, known for its silver-gray, oval-shaped leaves with a felt-like texture. This plant bears clusters of small, yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer, which provide a striking contrast against its foliage. Adaptable and hardy, brachyglottis traversii thrives in coastal conditions, indicating its ability to withstand salt-laden winds and poor soils while offering year-round interest in gardens.
Brachyglottis pentacopa
Brachyglottis pentacopa features dense, silvery-green foliage with a rough, hairy texture, contributing to its resilience in harsh, windy environments. Its compact, evergreen shrub form is punctuated by yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in summer. These blossoms attract various pollinators, playing a role in the local ecosystem. Adapted to well-drained soils, brachyglottis pentacopa thrives in coastal conditions, tolerating salt sprays and full sun.
All Species of Brachyglottis
Hedge ragwort
Hedge ragwort
Hedge ragwort (Brachyglottis repanda) is a shrub/tree that is also known as bushman's friend because its large leaves provide a useful natural bathroom tissue. It is also possible to write on the leaves with modern ballpoint pens, making an effective natural paper. This plant is grown ornamentally for these leaves and its small white flowers.
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Brachyglottis lagopus is a variable species and can have large and very hairy leaves, and in other regions it has small leaves. Its flowers are yellow.
Senecio bidwillii
Senecio bidwillii
It is a shrub growing up to 1 m tall. The branches are thick and the smaller branches and petioles are covered in whitish or pale brownish hairs. The leathery oval leaves are up to 2.5 cm long. They are shiny and hairless on the upper surfaces and woolly-haired on the undersides. The inflorescence is a panicle of bell-shaped flower heads containing disc florets. The fruit is an achene up to 8 mm long including its pappus of barbed white hairs.
Brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine'
Brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine'
The beautiful brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine' has gray-toned leaves with a white felt-like texture on the underside. It blooms with bright sunshine-yellow daisy-like flowers in summer. This is a cultivar of Brachyglottis compacta, named for its sunshine yellow colors and the sunny cheer it brings to a garden. Gardeners favor this cultivar as it is hardy, attractive to pollinating insects, and is also deer-resistant.
Daisy bush
Daisy bush
Daisy bush is a stunning shrub that's commonly found in New Zealand. This evergreen plant has beautiful yellow-green leaves and produces daisy-like flowers in the summer. It's a popular garden plant, and its leaves were traditionally used by Maori for medicinal purposes. The Daisy Bush is also a great source of nectar for butterflies and bees.
Daisy bush
Daisy bush
Daisy bush is a shrub native to New Zealand. Its attractive foliage and profusion of yellow flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners. In addition, it is believed to have insect-repellent properties. The plant's leaves are silvery-green and woolly to touch, and its flowers bloom in spring and summer, attracting butterflies and bees.
Brachyglottis traversii
Brachyglottis traversii
Brachyglottis traversii is a resilient, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, known for its silver-gray, oval-shaped leaves with a felt-like texture. This plant bears clusters of small, yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer, which provide a striking contrast against its foliage. Adaptable and hardy, brachyglottis traversii thrives in coastal conditions, indicating its ability to withstand salt-laden winds and poor soils while offering year-round interest in gardens.
Brachyglottis pentacopa
Brachyglottis pentacopa
Brachyglottis pentacopa features dense, silvery-green foliage with a rough, hairy texture, contributing to its resilience in harsh, windy environments. Its compact, evergreen shrub form is punctuated by yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in summer. These blossoms attract various pollinators, playing a role in the local ecosystem. Adapted to well-drained soils, brachyglottis pentacopa thrives in coastal conditions, tolerating salt sprays and full sun.
Brachyglottis haastii
Brachyglottis haastii
Brachyglottis haastii is a hearty, perennial shrub native to New Zealand's alpine regions. Its leathery, grey-green leaves are oblong with toothed edges, adapted to withstand harsh mountain climates. In summer, it blossoms with clusters of sunny yellow daisy-like flowers atop its silver-frosted foliage, offering a stark contrast to the rugged terrain.
Raukumara
Raukumara
Raukumara features sturdy, silver-green foliage with a distinctively felted texture, providing a robust underpinning for its clumping growth habit. The plant's broad leaves capture moisture from its native airy, montane landscapes, making it well-suited to rocky terrains. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, daisy-like yellow flowers that lend color to its otherwise muted palette.
Brachyglottis turneri
Brachyglottis turneri
Brachyglottis turneri is a resilient shrub, thriving in rugged coastal environments. Its leathery, silver-gray leaves are adapted to resist harsh sea winds; the undersides exhibit a downy texture unique to brachyglottis turneri. Summer blooms consist of sunny yellow, daisy-like flowers, attracting pollinators while echoing the charm of its native habitat’s bright allure. Brachyglottis turneri's robust nature allows it to stand as a testament to the tenacious life along shorelines.
Chatham island christmas tree
Chatham island christmas tree
Chatham island christmas tree is a resilient shrub native to rocky terrains where it flourishes amidst challenging conditions. It features stout, leathery leaves that form a dense, evergreen mound, reflecting its adaptation to withstand harsh winds and limited moisture. The plant is also adorned with modest, daisy-like yellow flowers, which add a splash of color to its rugged habitat.
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia is a robust, evergreen shrub with an affinity for rocky landscapes and coastal conditions, thriving in full sun. Its silver-green, elongated leaves resemble those of an olive tree and are complemented by sunny, daisy-like yellow flowers that bloom in summer. This resilient plant's foliage is leathery, offering protection against sea spray and drought.
Brachyglottis cassinioides
Brachyglottis cassinioides
Brachyglottis cassinioides is a resilient shrub displaying broad, leathery leaves with a silver-green hue that serves as an adaptation to high sun exposure. Its yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom predominantly in the summer, offering a splash of color amidst its dense foliage. Preferring well-drained soils, brachyglottis cassinioides thrives in rocky alpine regions where it forms low, mounded clumps, making it a rugged yet attractive plant for garden enthusiasts.
Brachyglottis southlandica
Brachyglottis southlandica
Brachyglottis southlandica is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its silvery-grey foliage that flourishes in the temperate climates of its native New Zealand. Its broad, oval leaves, often with a felt-like texture, serve as a backdrop to sunny, yellow flower heads that bloom in summer, inviting a contrasting burst of color. This bushy plant's resilience and ornate leaves make it a favored choice for coastal and windy garden settings.
Brachyglottis sciadophila
Brachyglottis sciadophila
Brachyglottis sciadophila is a resilient perennial shrub, known for its adaptability to rocky terrain and coastal cliffs. Its robust, leathery leaves bear a unique silver-grey hue, a signature trait that reflects sunlight to minimize water loss. Small yellow daisy-like flowers emerge in clusters, adding a splash of color against the dense, evergreen foliage, embodying a survivalist elegance in harsh environments.
Brachyglottis bellidioides
Brachyglottis bellidioides
Brachyglottis bellidioides is a resilient shrub native to alpine regions, showcasing gray-green leaves with a silvered undertone, imparted by a fine, downy texture. Its daisy-like, yellow flowers bloom in summer, contrasting beautifully with its foliage. Adapted to harsh, rocky soils, brachyglottis bellidioides thrives in full sun, forming dense, low-growing mats that provide cover and withstand strong winds.
Brachyglottis revoluta
Brachyglottis revoluta
Brachyglottis revoluta, with its silvery-grey foliage and sunny yellow, daisy-like flowers, thrives in tough coastal conditions. Its robust, leathery leaves, rolled under at the edges, and dense, rounded habit speak to a resilience against harsh winds and poor soils. This evergreen shrub's striking visual contrast imbues rugged landscapes with year-round interest.
Brachyglottis buchananii
Brachyglottis buchananii
Brachyglottis buchananii is a hardy evergreen shrub, thriving in rocky alpine regions. It is notable for its leathery gray-green leaves, which form a dense rosette, providing insulation against harsh weather. Yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators while offering a stark contrast to the muted foliage. Adaptable, it endures in poor soil, emphasizing its rugged nature.
Brachyglottis compacta
Brachyglottis compacta
Brachyglottis compacta is a compact, evergreen shrub notable for its silvery-grey, leathery leaves that lend a textural quality to gardens. The foliage often appears dense, forming a rounded mound, while yellow, daisy-like flowers emerge in summer, offering a modest yet striking contrast. Adaptable to coastal conditions, brachyglottis compacta is resilient against salty winds, making it a favored choice for seaside planting.
Monro's ragwort
Monro's ragwort
Monro's ragwort is a resilient shrub native to alpine and sub-alpine regions. It features leathery, silver-grey leaves that form a dense, compact dome, aiding in moisture retention and protection from chilly winds. Its daisy-like yellow flowers bloom in summer, providing a vivid contrast with its foliage, and attracting pollinators. The plant's survival in harsh climates is a testament to its hardiness and adaptability.
Muttonbird scrub
Muttonbird scrub
Muttonbird scrub is characterized by its rounded, leathery leaves and stout, woody stems. The foliage often has a silvery sheen, making it a distinctive sight in its native rocky and coastal environments. This resilience allows muttonbird scrub to thrive in harsh, windswept conditions, while its yellow, daisy-like flowers add a splash of color in the summer months.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Brachyglottis
Brachyglottis
Brachyglottis is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. The genus is almost entirely native to New Zealand, except for B. brunonis, which occurs in Tasmania. There are about 39 accepted species names.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Brachyglottis
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Attributes of Brachyglottis
Plant Height
90 cm
Spread
90 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Brachyglottis
Distribution of Brachyglottis
Feedback
Distribution Map of Brachyglottis
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Brachyglottis
Feedback
Brachyglottis includes shrubs known for their hardiness and ease of care. They prefer well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and bright to partial indirect sunlight. Brachyglottis thrives in moderate temperatures but can tolerate light frosts. Challenges include vulnerability to root rot if overwatered and infestations of pests like aphids. Seasonally, brachyglottis may require protection from extreme cold and adjustments in watering. In spring, pruning can maintain shape and encourage new growth, while mulching in autumn supports root health.
Exploring the Brachyglottis Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Hedge ragwort
Hedge ragwort (Brachyglottis repanda) is a shrub/tree that is also known as bushman's friend because its large leaves provide a useful natural bathroom tissue. It is also possible to write on the leaves with modern ballpoint pens, making an effective natural paper. This plant is grown ornamentally for these leaves and its small white flowers.
Mountain daisy
Brachyglottis lagopus is a variable species and can have large and very hairy leaves, and in other regions it has small leaves. Its flowers are yellow.
Senecio bidwillii
It is a shrub growing up to 1 m tall. The branches are thick and the smaller branches and petioles are covered in whitish or pale brownish hairs. The leathery oval leaves are up to 2.5 cm long. They are shiny and hairless on the upper surfaces and woolly-haired on the undersides. The inflorescence is a panicle of bell-shaped flower heads containing disc florets. The fruit is an achene up to 8 mm long including its pappus of barbed white hairs.
Brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine'
The beautiful brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine' has gray-toned leaves with a white felt-like texture on the underside. It blooms with bright sunshine-yellow daisy-like flowers in summer. This is a cultivar of Brachyglottis compacta, named for its sunshine yellow colors and the sunny cheer it brings to a garden. Gardeners favor this cultivar as it is hardy, attractive to pollinating insects, and is also deer-resistant.
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All Species of Brachyglottis
Hedge ragwort
Mountain daisy
Senecio bidwillii
Brachyglottis compacta 'Sunshine'
Daisy bush
Daisy bush
Brachyglottis traversii
Brachyglottis pentacopa
Brachyglottis haastii
Raukumara
Brachyglottis turneri
Chatham island christmas tree
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia
Brachyglottis cassinioides
Brachyglottis southlandica
Brachyglottis sciadophila
Brachyglottis bellidioides
Brachyglottis revoluta
Brachyglottis buchananii
Brachyglottis compacta
Monro's ragwort
Muttonbird scrub
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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