Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 85 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087102
Common Names
- Pycnocephala
- Pycnocephala chresta
- Chresta pycnocephala
Synonyms
- Chresta pycnocephala pycnocephala [unknown]
- Eremanthus pycnocephalus Baker [unknown]
- Vernonia pycnocephala Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia halimodendron Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Chresta halimodendron Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
- Chresta pycnocephala halimodendron DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia halimodendron Mart. ex Baker [deprecated]
- Eremanthus pycnocephala Baker [unknown]
Description
Chresta pycnocephala (also called Pycnocephalus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chresta pycnocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chresta pycnocephala is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chresta pycnocephala is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Chresta pycnocephala
Chresta pycnocephala can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.
Chresta pycnocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chresta pycnocephala?
Chresta pycnocephala
What is the common name of Chresta pycnocephala?
Dwarf chresta
What type of plant is Chresta pycnocephala?
Perennial herb
Species in the Chresta genus
Chresta pinnatifida,
Chresta sphaerocephala,
Chresta angustifolia,
Chresta curumbensis,
Chresta souzae,
Chresta plantaginifolia,
Chresta scapigera,
Chresta martii,
Chresta speciosa,
Chresta hatschbachii,
Chresta harleyi,
Chresta exsucca,
Chresta pycnocephala,
Chresta pacourinoides,
Chresta filicifolia,
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,