Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
saussureoides
ID:
5029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 292 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004358



Common Names

  • Bolocephalus saussureoides
  • Saucepan Plant
  • Saucepan Daisy


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Description

Bolocephalus saussureoides (also called Saussure's Bolocephalus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bolocephalus saussureoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolocephalus saussureoides is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolocephalus saussureoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bolocephalus saussureoides

Bolocephalus saussureoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and grasslands.

Bolocephalus saussureoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolocephalus saussureoides?

Bolocephalus saussureoides

What is the common name of Bolocephalus saussureoides?

Saussure's Bolocephalus

What is the natural habitat of Bolocephalus saussureoides?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

Species in the Bolocephalus 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