Cratystylis conocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conocephala
ID:
15364
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 43: 138 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014693
Common Names
- Cone-head Cudweed
- Conehead Cotton-bush
- Cone-headed Cotton-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cratystylis conocephala (also called Conocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cratystylis conocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal medicines and as a source of food and oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cratystylis conocephala is yellow, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cratystylis conocephala is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Cratystylis conocephala
Cratystylis conocephala is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.
Cratystylis conocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cratystylis conocephala?
Cratystylis conocephala
What is the family of Cratystylis conocephala?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Cratystylis conocephala?
Australia
Species in the Cratystylis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114214: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.