Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob.) B.L.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2011-44: 3 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331914
Common Names
- Alepidocline macrocephala
- Macrocephala Alepidocline
- Macrocephala's Alepidocline
Description
Alepidocline macrocephala (also called Large-headed Alepidocline, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alepidocline macrocephala is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alepidocline macrocephala has yellow flowers, with a single seed head containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alepidocline macrocephala is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Alepidocline macrocephala
Alepidocline macrocephala is found in Mexico.
Alepidocline macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alepidocline macrocephala?
Alepidocline macrocephala
What is the family of Alepidocline macrocephala?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Alepidocline macrocephala?
Large-headed Alepidocline
Species in the Alepidocline 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,