Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalum
ID:
75118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. ii. 408.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074447



Common Names

  • Carpesium
  • Big-headed Thistle
  • Common Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carpesium eximium C.Winkl. [unknown]

Description

Carpesium macrocephalum (also called Large-headed Carpesium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carpesium macrocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its leaves can be used to make a natural insect repellent and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpesium macrocephalum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3mm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium macrocephalum is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Carpesium macrocephalum

Carpesium macrocephalum can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Carpesium macrocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpesium macrocephalum?

Carpesium macrocephalum

What type of plant is Carpesium macrocephalum?

Herb

Where is Carpesium macrocephalum found?

South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31170: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.