Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 457 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069558
Common Names
- Campuloclinium parvulum
- Small-Leaved Campuloclinium
- Small-Leaved Inula
Description
Campuloclinium parvulum (also called Small-flowered Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Campuloclinium parvulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campuloclinium parvulum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campuloclinium parvulum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.
Where to Find Campuloclinium parvulum
Campuloclinium parvulum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Campuloclinium parvulum FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Campuloclinium parvulum?
Campuloclinium parvulum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil is best for Campuloclinium parvulum?
Campuloclinium parvulum prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
How much sunlight does Campuloclinium parvulum need?
Campuloclinium parvulum prefers full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Species in the Campuloclinium genus
Campuloclinium hirsutum,
Campuloclinium irwinii,
Campuloclinium cabralensis,
Campuloclinium megacephalum,
Campuloclinium eiteniorum,
Campuloclinium parvulum,
Campuloclinium tubaraoense,
Campuloclinium alternifolium,
Campuloclinium arenarium,
Campuloclinium macrocephalum,
Campuloclinium campuloclinioides,
Campuloclinium chlorolepis,
Campuloclinium hickenii,
Campuloclinium hatschbachii,
Campuloclinium burchellii,
Campuloclinium purpurascens,
Campuloclinium riedelii,
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,