Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
124938

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Wood

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 50 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124267

Common Names

  • Large-Headed Berkheya
  • Large-Headed Daisy
  • Macrocephala

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Description

Berkheya macrocephala (also called 'Large-headed Berkheya', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to southern Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya macrocephala has large, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya macrocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Berkheya macrocephala

Berkheya macrocephala is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Berkheya macrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya macrocephala?

Berkheya macrocephala

What type of plant is Berkheya macrocephala?

It is an herbaceous perennial

Where is Berkheya macrocephala native to?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Berkheya genus

Berkheya johnstoniana, Berkheya griquana, Berkheya chiesiana, Berkheya milleriana, Berkheya echinacea, Berkheya spekeana, Berkheya radula, Berkheya carduodes, Berkheya maritima, Berkheya sphaerocephala, Berkheya spinosa, Berkheya tysonii, Berkheya montana, Berkheya fruticosa, Berkheya nivea, Berkheya speciosa, Berkheya setifera, Berkheya angolensis, Berkheya carlinoides, Berkheya mackenii, Berkheya spinosissima, Berkheya onobromoides, Berkheya carlinifolia, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya ferox, Berkheya cruciata, Berkheya eriobasis, Berkheya rhapontica, Berkheya insignis, Berkheya angustifolia, Berkheya umbellata, Berkheya dregei, Berkheya leucaugeta, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya draco, Berkheya discolor, Berkheya cirsiifolia, Berkheya pauciflora, Berkheya subulata, Berkheya pinnatifida, Berkheya herbacea, Berkheya glabrata, Berkheya rigida, Berkheya seminivea, Berkheya francisci, Berkheya annectens, Berkheya coriacea, Berkheya latifolia, Berkheya angusta, Berkheya coddii,

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-85376: Based on the initial data import
John Medley Wood (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Wood' in the authors string.