Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracile
ID:
75196

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


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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.

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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 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-31246: Based on the initial data import
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
Emilio Guinea (1907-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guinea' in the authors string.