Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 576 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033602
Common Names
- Many-flowered Calocephalus
- Cotton Bush
- Silver Bush
Description
Calocephalus multiflorus (also called Calocephalus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green in color and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in the Andes Mountains and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calocephalus multiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calocephalus multiflorus has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calocephalus multiflorus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Calocephalus multiflorus
Calocephalus multiflorus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the rainforests and savannas of the region.
Calocephalus multiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calocephalus multiflorus?
Calocephalus multiflorus
What is the common name of Calocephalus multiflorus?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Calocephalus multiflorus?
It is found in wet, montane forests in Peru
Species in the Calocephalus genus
Calocephalus lacteus,
Calocephalus priceanus,
Calocephalus aervoides,
Calocephalus skeatsiana,
Calocephalus multiflorus,
Calocephalus francisii,
Calocephalus sonderi,
Calocephalus knappii,
Calocephalus platycephalus,
Calocephalus globosus,
Calocephalus citreus,
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,