Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalocephala
ID:
96160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 56: 39 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095489

Common Names

  • Bighead Perityle
  • Megalocephala Perityle
  • Gianthead Perityle

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Synonyms

  • Laphamia megacephala S.Watson [unknown]
  • Laphamia megacephala megacephala [unknown]
  • Perityle megalocephala megalocephala [unknown]
  • Laphamia megalocephala megalocephala [unknown]
  • Laphamia megalocephala S.Watson [unknown]
  • Monothrix megalocephala (S.Watson) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Perityle megalocephala (also called Big-headed Rock Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to California and is found in dry open areas, such as chaparral and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle megalocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perityle megalocephala has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle megalocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Perityle megalocephala

Perityle megalocephala is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Perityle megalocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle megalocephala?

Perityle megalocephala

What is the natural habitat of Perityle megalocephala?

It is native to North America

What is the size of Perityle megalocephala?

It can grow up to 0.5 meters in height

Species in the Perityle genus

Perityle canescens, Perityle pennellii, Perityle coronopifolia, Perityle scopulorum, Perityle emoryi, Perityle dissecta, Perityle reinana, Perityle gentryi, Perityle cuneata, Perityle quinqueflora, Perityle turneri, Perityle aglossa, Perityle trichodonta, Perityle specuicola, Perityle microglossa, Perityle cinerea, Perityle aurea, Perityle lloydii, Perityle californica, Perityle lobata, Perityle vigilans, Perityle vitreomontana, Perityle grandifolia, Perityle leptoglossa, Perityle gilensis, Perityle hofmeisteria, Perityle cernua, Perityle microcephala, Perityle socorrosensis, Perityle warnockii, Perityle intricata, Perityle coahuilensis, Perityle alamosana, Perityle inyoensis, Perityle feddemae, Perityle ajoensis, Perityle jaliscana, Perityle tenella, Perityle glaucescens, Perityle saxicola, Perityle stansburyi, Perityle vaseyi, Perityle lineariloba, Perityle cochisensis, Perityle fosteri, Perityle congesta, Perityle castillonii, Perityle ciliata, Perityle parryi, Perityle gracilis,

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-51670: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.