Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paray) Grashoff ex B.L.Turner & K.M.Kerr
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 151(1/2): 86 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125529
Common Names
- Carphochaete macrocephala
- Large-headed Carphochaete
- Large-headed Daisy
Description
Carphochaete macrocephala (also called Macrocephala Carphochaete, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins and a pointed tip. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as scrublands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carphochaete macrocephala is used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carphochaete macrocephala is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carphochaete macrocephala is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Carphochaete macrocephala
Carphochaete macrocephala is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa.
Carphochaete macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carphochaete macrocephala?
Carphochaete macrocephala
What is the common name of Carphochaete macrocephala?
Macrocephala Carphochaete
Where is Carphochaete macrocephala found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Carphochaete genus
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
Ladislao Paray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paray' in the authors string.
K.M. Kerr: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Kerr' in the authors string.