Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrocephalum
ID:
84841

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 137 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084170



Common Names

  • Large-Headed Campuloclinium
  • Campuloclinium Macrocephalum
  • Large-Headed Campuloclinium Vine


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium donianum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium denudatum Chodat [unknown]
  • Eupatorium macrocephalum Less. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium stigmatosum Chodat [unknown]
  • Chromolaena pratensis Gardner [unknown]
  • Eupatorium stigmatosum stigmatosum [unknown]
  • Campuloclinium macrocephalum macrocephalum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium macrocephalum macrocephalum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium albertinae A.Molina [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium albertinae Ant.Molina [unknown]
  • Eupatorium macrocephalum angustifolium Baker [unknown]
  • Campuloclinium pohlianum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium stigmatosum violaceum Chodat [unknown]
  • Campuloclinium macrocephalum strigosum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium macrocephalum stigmatosum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium macrocephalum strigosum (DC.) Baker in Mart. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium stigmatosum subcalvatum Chodat [unknown]
  • Campuloclinium strigosum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium sladenianum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Conoclinium macrocephalum (Less.) DC. ex B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Eupatorium oxyhedrum Baker [unknown]

Description

Campuloclinium macrocephalum (also called Aster macrocephalus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America, specifically in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. It typically grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height and has small, yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Campuloclinium macrocephalum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campuloclinium macrocephalum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campuloclinium macrocephalum is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Campuloclinium macrocephalum

Campuloclinium macrocephalum is native to South Africa and can be found in areas with sandy soils.

Campuloclinium macrocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campuloclinium macrocephalum?

Campuloclinium macrocephalum

What is the natural habitat of Campuloclinium macrocephalum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Campuloclinium macrocephalum?

Late spring to early summer

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