Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 151 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020415
Common Names
- Sachsia polycephala
- Many-headed Sachsia
- Many-headed Hawkweed
Description
Sachsia polycephala (also called Many-headed Sachsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has a branching stem and is characterized by its yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sachsia polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sachsia polycephala is a yellow disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, about 1 mm in length. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sachsia polycephala is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a warm frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sachsia polycephala
Sachsia polycephala is native to the dry forests of Peru and Ecuador. It is found in the departments of Amazonas and Cajamarca in Peru, and in the provinces of Azuay and Loja in Ecuador.
Sachsia polycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sachsia polycephala?
Sachsia polycephala
What type of plant is Sachsia polycephala?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Sachsia polycephala grow?
It is native to Africa
Species in the Sachsia 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,