Crassocephalum togoense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
togoense
ID:
26063
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.D.Adams
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 1(1): 27. 1954 , reimpr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025392
Common Names
- Crassocephalum togoense
- Togo Crassocephalum
- Togo Crassocephalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crassocephalum togoense (also called Togo Burr-head, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, yellow flower heads and is native to West Africa. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum togoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassocephalum togoense is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of toothed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum togoense is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring.
Where to Find Crassocephalum togoense
Crassocephalum togoense is native to Africa and can be found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo.
Crassocephalum togoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum togoense?
Crassocephalum togoense
What is the common name of Crassocephalum togoense?
Togo Crassocephalum
What is the growth habit of Crassocephalum togoense?
It is an erect annual herb that grows up to 2 feet tall.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-124526: Based on the initial data import
Charles Dennis Adams (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Adams' in the authors string.