👉 Brachystelma is a type of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to Asia and parts of Africa. It has narrow leaves with long petioles and a single leaf, similar to the leaves on other species of brachypodium (such as the Japanese knotweed or the dandelion). These plants are often used for medicinal purposes due to their powerful properties and have been cultivated for centuries for their ability to control insects.