Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 83: 369. 1996
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077537
Common Names
- Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
- Phyllocephala
- Rayjacksonia
Synonyms
- Haplopappus megacephalus Hitchc. [unknown]
- Dieteria rubiginosa (Torr. & A.Gray) Nutt. [unknown]
- Aster phyllocephalus Kuntze [unknown]
- Eriocarpum rubiginosum rubiginosum [unknown]
- Eriocarpum rubiginosum Greene [unknown]
- Haplopappus rubiginosus rubiginosus [unknown]
- Haplopappus rubiginosus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Eriocarpum rubiginosum (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton [unknown]
- Rayjacksonia phyllocephala megacephala (Nash) D.B.Ward [unknown]
Description
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala (also called 'Ray Jackson's Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rayjacksonia phyllocephala is a yellow-green flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and cliffs.
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala FAQ
What type of plant is Rayjacksonia phyllocephala?
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala is a type of perennial herb.
Where does Rayjacksonia phyllocephala grow?
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala is native to South Africa.
What is the scientific name of Rayjacksonia phyllocephala?
The scientific name of Rayjacksonia phyllocephala is Rayjacksonia phyllocephala.
Species in the Rayjacksonia 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,