Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 272 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124285
Common Names
- Drummond's Cephalipterum
- Cephalipterum Drummondii
- Drummond's Daisy
Synonyms
- Cephalipterum drummondii drummondii [unknown]
Description
Cephalipterum drummondii (also called Drummond's Cephalipterum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalipterum drummondii is used as a food source and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalipterum drummondii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalipterum drummondii is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Cephalipterum drummondii
Cephalipterum drummondii can be found in the western United States.
Cephalipterum drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalipterum drummondii?
Cephalipterum drummondii
What is the common name of Cephalipterum drummondii?
Drummond's Cephalipterum
What is the habitat of Cephalipterum drummondii?
It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests in North America.
Species in the Cephalipterum genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,