Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carpesioides
ID:
129076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 5(2): 183 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128405



Common Names

  • Cephalosorus
  • Carpesioides
  • Carpesio's Cephalosorus


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Synonyms

  • Angianthus phyllocephalus (A.Gray) Benth. [unknown]
  • Cephalosorus brevipapposus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cephalosorus phyllocephalus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Skirrhophorus phyllocephalus F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Cephalosorus carpesioides (also called Carpesio's Cephalosorus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It prefers dry, rocky slopes and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalosorus carpesioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cephalosorus carpesioides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalosorus carpesioides is a perennial herb that is native to the alpine regions of Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Cephalosorus carpesioides

Cephalosorus carpesioides is native to the Mediterranean region.

Cephalosorus carpesioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalosorus carpesioides?

Cephalosorus carpesioides

What is the common name of Cephalosorus carpesioides?

Carpesioides Cephalosorus

What is the natural habitat of Cephalosorus carpesioides?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

Species in the Cephalosorus genus

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-89387: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.