Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassiceps
ID:
22178

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 596, pl. 57 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021507



Common Names

  • Crassiceps Achyrocline
  • Crassiceps Sunflower
  • Achyrocline Crassiceps


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Description

Achyrocline crassiceps (also called thick-headed achyrocline, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East, and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a thick stem and large, spiny, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Achyrocline crassiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achyrocline crassiceps has a white flower, with a diameter of about 4 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achyrocline crassiceps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Achyrocline crassiceps

Achyrocline crassiceps is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Achyrocline crassiceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achyrocline crassiceps?

Achyrocline crassiceps

What is the common name of Achyrocline crassiceps?

Thick-headed achyrocline

What is the family of Achyrocline crassiceps?

Asteraceae

Species in the Achyrocline genus

Achyrocline lehmannii, Achyrocline gaudens, Achyrocline alata, Achyrocline crassiuscula, Achyrocline ventosa, Achyrocline ramosissima, Achyrocline arrojadoana, Achyrocline crassiceps, Achyrocline gertiana, Achyrocline marchiorii, Achyrocline bogotensis, Achyrocline flaccida, Achyrocline satureioides, Achyrocline latifolia, Achyrocline anabelae, Achyrocline virescens, Achyrocline albicans, Achyrocline glandulosa, Achyrocline hyperchlora, Achyrocline tombadorensis, Achyrocline ribasiana, Achyrocline hirta, Achyrocline gardneri, Achyrocline oaxacana, Achyrocline vargasiana, Achyrocline ramosissima, Achyrocline deflexa, Achyrocline luisiana, Achyrocline scandens, Achyrocline mathiolifolia, Achyrocline mollis, Achyrocline venosa, Achyrocline hallii, Achyrocline trianae, Achyrocline disjuncta, Achyrocline tomentosa, Achyrocline peruviana, Achyrocline macella, Achyrocline celosioides, Achyrocline vauthieriana, Achyrocline guerreroana, Achyrocline flavida, Achyrocline rupestris, Achyrocline chionaea, Achyrocline eriodes, Achyrocline heringeri,

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-120795: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.