Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 1001, figs. 4, 6 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027077
Common Names
- Stenopadus Megacephalus
- Large-Headed Needle Grass
- Large-Headed Needle-Grass
Description
Stenopadus megacephalus (also called Bighead pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It is native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as chaparral and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stenopadus megacephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenopadus megacephalus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenopadus megacephalus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to mature. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in early summer.
Where to Find Stenopadus megacephalus
Stenopadus megacephalus is native to the Himalayas.
Stenopadus megacephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenopadus megacephalus?
Stenopadus megacephalus
What is the common name of Stenopadus megacephalus?
Megacephalus stenopadus
Where is Stenopadus megacephalus found?
Stenopadus megacephalus is found in South America
Species in the Stenopadus genus
Stenopadus andicola,
Stenopadus connellii,
Stenopadus megacephalus,
Stenopadus talaumifolius,
Stenopadus huachamacari,
Stenopadus aracaensis,
Stenopadus obconicus,
Stenopadus colveei,
Stenopadus sericeus,
Stenopadus cucullatus,
Stenopadus jauensis,
Stenopadus chimantensis,
Stenopadus kunhardtii,
Stenopadus campestris,
Stenopadus colombianus,
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,