Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 94: 375 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087311
Common Names
- Apodocephala radula
- Radula Apodocephala
- Forked Apodocephala
Description
Apodocephala radula (also called Bristly Apodocephala, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and bristly, lobed leaves. It is typically found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Apodocephala radula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apodocephala radula has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apodocephala radula is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips in spring or summer and place them in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Apodocephala radula
Apodocephala radula is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Apodocephala radula FAQ
What are the common names for Apodocephala radula?
Fringed Daisy
What type of soil does Apodocephala radula prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
What is the optimal temperature range for Apodocephala radula?
60-75°F (15-24°C)
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,