Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grandicapitulata
ID:
25371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 37(2): 316 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024700



Common Names

  • Bothriocline Grandicapitulata
  • Grandicapitulata Bothriocline
  • Large-Headed Bothriocline


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Description

Bothriocline grandicapitulata (also called Bighead Snakeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins, and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline grandicapitulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline grandicapitulata is yellow and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline grandicapitulata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and fertile, and the plants should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Bothriocline grandicapitulata

Bothriocline grandicapitulata is found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.

Bothriocline grandicapitulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline grandicapitulata?

Bothriocline grandicapitulata

What are the common names of Bothriocline grandicapitulata?

Large-headed bothriocline

What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline grandicapitulata?

Bothriocline grandicapitulata is native to the western United States and Mexico, where it can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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,

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