Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 252 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083303
Common Names
- Zyrphelis microcephala
- Small-Headed Zyrphelis
- Microcephala Zyrphelis
Description
Zyrphelis microcephala (also called small-headed everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Zyrphelis microcephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zyrphelis microcephala sub. foliosa Zinnecker
Zyrphelis microcephala sub. glandulosa Zinnecker
Zyrphelis microcephala sub. microcephala
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zyrphelis microcephala has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zyrphelis microcephala is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Zyrphelis microcephala
Zyrphelis microcephala is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Veracruz.
Zyrphelis microcephala FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Zyrphelis microcephala?
Zyrphelis microcephala prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
How do you propagate Zyrphelis microcephala?
Zyrphelis microcephala can be propagated by seed or by division of established plants.
What pests and diseases affect Zyrphelis microcephala?
Zyrphelis microcephala is generally pest and disease free, but it can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and root rot.
Species in the Zyrphelis genus
Zyrphelis angolensis,
Zyrphelis foliosa,
Zyrphelis montana,
Zyrphelis corymbosa,
Zyrphelis burchellii,
Zyrphelis perezioides,
Zyrphelis microcephala,
Zyrphelis ecklonis,
Zyrphelis taxifolia,
Zyrphelis crenata,
Zyrphelis decumbens,
Zyrphelis capensis,
Zyrphelis ciliaris,
Zyrphelis fruticosa,
Zyrphelis glabra,
Zyrphelis gracilis,
Zyrphelis graui,
Zyrphelis levis,
Zyrphelis macrocarpa,
Zyrphelis monticola,
Zyrphelis nervosa,
Zyrphelis outeniquae,
Zyrphelis spathulata,
Zyrphelis glandulosa,
Zyrphelis leiocarpa,
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,