Brachylaena discolor is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae.

They are mostly hairless and a shiny dull green on top and grayish hairy underneath.

[4] Male plants have heads with short phyllaries and a single layer of pappus hairs.

Female heads have longer phyllaries and multiple layers of pappus hairs.

[3] The yellow wood is strong and has been used for many purposes, including the construction of boats, fences, housing and roofing, axles, tools, and knobkierries.

It has been used to treat kidney conditions, diabetes, gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal parasites, and chest pain.