Status:
valid
Authors:
Milne-Redh. ex Guinea
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 10(1): 307 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074525
Common Names
- Crassocephalum
- Graceful Crassocephalum
- Graceful False Daisy
Description
Crassocephalum gracile (also called slender crassocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassocephalum gracile is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum gracile is an annual herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to the desired spacing and keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Crassocephalum gracile
Crassocephalum gracile is native to Nigeria and can be found in the states of Oyo, Osun, and Ondo.
Crassocephalum gracile FAQ
What is the common name of Crassocephalum gracile?
Common name of Crassocephalum gracile is Slender Crassocephalum
What is the habitat of Crassocephalum gracile?
Crassocephalum gracile is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Crassocephalum gracile?
Crassocephalum gracile flowers from July to August
Species in the Crassocephalum genus
Crassocephalum sonchifolium,
Crassocephalum manampanihense,
Crassocephalum radiatum,
Crassocephalum kaessnerianum,
Crassocephalum uvens,
Crassocephalum bauchiense,
Crassocephalum vitellinum,
Crassocephalum bougheyanum,
Crassocephalum togoense,
Crassocephalum paludum,
Crassocephalum rubens,
Crassocephalum torreanum,
Crassocephalum goetzenii,
Crassocephalum picridifolium,
Crassocephalum coerulum,
Crassocephalum gracile,
Crassocephalum guineense,
Crassocephalum montuosum,
Crassocephalum splendens,
Crassocephalum libericum,
Crassocephalum vitellinum,
Crassocephalum ducis-aprutii,
Crassocephalum macropappus,
Crassocephalum effusum,
Crassocephalum crepidioides,
Crassocephalum baoulense,
Crassocephalum lemuricum,
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,