Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 232 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018386
Common Names
- Oocephala Stenocephala
- Stenocephala
- Stenocephalus
Synonyms
- Vernonia oocephala oocephala [unknown]
- Vernonia oocephala angustifolia S.Moore [unknown]
- Vernonia stenocephala Oliv. [unknown]
- Vernonia oocephala Baker [unknown]
- Vernonia luteoalbida De Wild. [unknown]
- Cacalia stenocephala Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Oocephala stenocephala (also called Narrow-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Oocephala stenocephala is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oocephala stenocephala has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oocephala stenocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The divided plants should be replanted in a light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Oocephala stenocephala
Oocephala stenocephala is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Oocephala stenocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oocephala stenocephala?
Oocephala stenocephala
What is the common name of Oocephala stenocephala?
Stenocephalous Oocephala
What is the habitat of Oocephala stenocephala?
Oocephala stenocephala is found in dry, rocky slopes in the western United States
Species in the Oocephala 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,