Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Willis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 62: 105 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137119
Common Names
- Chthonocephalus multiceps
- Giant Burrowing Cockroach
- Giant Burrowing Grasshopper
Description
Chthonocephalus multiceps (also called Multiceps Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the deserts of California and Arizona. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is often found in dry washes and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chthonocephalus multiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chthonocephalus multiceps has yellow, daisy-like flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chthonocephalus multiceps is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall, and divisions should be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Chthonocephalus multiceps
Chthonocephalus multiceps is found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Chthonocephalus multiceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chthonocephalus multiceps?
Chthonocephalus multiceps
What is the common name of Chthonocephalus multiceps?
Many-headed Daisy
Where is Chthonocephalus multiceps found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Chthonocephalus 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,