Culcitium oligocephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligocephalum
ID:
137561
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 9: 47 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136890
Common Names
- Culcitium Oligocephalum
- Oligocephalum Culcitium
- Culcitium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Culcitium oligocephalum (also called Few-headed Culcitium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It has white flowers and can be found in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Culcitium oligocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Culcitium oligocephalum has yellow flowers with spiny bracts, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with spiny margins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Culcitium oligocephalum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Culcitium oligocephalum
Culcitium oligocephalum is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Culcitium oligocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Culcitium oligocephalum?
Culcitium oligocephalum
What is the family of Culcitium oligocephalum?
Asteraceae
What is the flowering period of Culcitium oligocephalum?
May to August
Species in the Culcitium genus
Culcitium pflanzii, Culcitium neaei, Culcitium nivale, Culcitium albifolium, Culcitium dasyphyllum, Culcitium herrerae, Culcitium magellanicum, Culcitium peruvianum, Culcitium canescens, Culcitium depressum, Culcitium haenkei, Culcitium candidum, Culcitium serratifolium, Culcitium oligocephalum, Culcitium rufescens, Culcitium canescens,
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
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72155-2: Based on the initial data import