Status:
valid
Authors:
Rupr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Sert. Tiansch. : 59 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001651
Common Names
- Phaeocephala Chondrilla
- Phaeocephala Knapweed
- Gray-headed Chondrilla
Description
Chondrilla phaeocephala (also called 'Grey Chondrilla', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chondrilla phaeocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chondrilla phaeocephala has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chondrilla phaeocephala is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
Where to Find Chondrilla phaeocephala
Chondrilla phaeocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Chondrilla phaeocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondrilla phaeocephala?
Chondrilla phaeocephala
What is the common name of Chondrilla phaeocephala?
Phaeocephala Chondrilla
What is the habitat of Chondrilla phaeocephala?
Grasslands and open woodlands of Europe and Asia
Species in the Chondrilla genus
Chondrilla phaeocephala,
Chondrilla chondrilloides,
Chondrilla aspera,
Chondrilla macrocarpa,
Chondrilla bosseana,
Chondrilla pauciflora,
Chondrilla ramosissima,
Chondrilla laticoronata,
Chondrilla brevirostris,
Chondrilla macra,
Chondrilla juncea,
Chondrilla lejosperma,
Chondrilla urumoffii,
Chondrilla tenuiramosa,
Chondrilla graminea,
Chondrilla latifolia,
Chondrilla speciosum,
Chondrilla mujunkumensis,
Chondrilla ambigua,
Chondrilla setulosa,
Chondrilla piptocoma,
Chondrilla mariae,
Chondrilla venetum,
Chondrilla canescens,
Chondrilla kusnezovii,
Chondrilla maracandica,
Chondrilla yossii,
Chondrilla ambigua,
Chondrilla gibbirostris,
Chondrilla evae,
Chondrilla ornata,
Chondrilla piptocoma,
Chondrilla ramosissima,
Chondrilla mujunkumensis,
Chondrilla setulosa,
Chondrilla rouillieri,
Chondrilla spinosa,
Chondrilla leiosperma,
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,