Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gamolepis
ID:
1043495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bringel, J.N.Nakaj. & H.Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36(3): 785 (-788; fig. 1, map (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042833



Common Names

  • Allocephalus gamolepis
  • Gamolepis Allocephalus
  • Gamolepis Liverwort


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Description

Allocephalus gamolepis (also called Gamolepis Allocephalus, among many other common names) is a temperate, evergreen grass native to temperate regions of the world. It has small, scale-like leaves and stems that form a dense mat. It is found in dry, open areas and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Allocephalus gamolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allocephalus gamolepis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are clustered in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allocephalus gamolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Allocephalus gamolepis

Allocephalus gamolepis is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Allocephalus 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,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jimi Naoki Nakajima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.Nakaj.' in the authors string.
João Bernardo de Azevedo Bringel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bringel' in the authors string.