Apodocephala minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
12856
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scott Elliot
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1891) 28.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012185
Common Names
- Apodocephala minor
- Small-headed Daisy
- Small Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Apodocephala minor (also called Small-flowered Apodocephala, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and desert scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Apodocephala minor is a low-maintenance plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Apodocephala minor is yellow and daisy-like with five petals. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, round-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apodocephala minor is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Apodocephala minor
Apodocephala minor is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Apodocephala minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apodocephala minor?
Apodocephala minor
What is the common name of Apodocephala minor?
Small-headed Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Apodocephala minor?
Apodocephala minor is native to the western United States
Species in the Apodocephala 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111801: Based on the initial data import
George Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.