Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnocephalus
ID:
43757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9(3): 271 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043086



Common Names

  • Euchiton Gymnocephalus
  • Gymnocephalus Cudweed
  • Alpine Cudweed


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Description

Euchiton gymnocephalus (also called smooth-headed cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Its leaves are deeply lobed and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Euchiton gymnocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food flavoring agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euchiton gymnocephalus has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euchiton gymnocephalus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Euchiton gymnocephalus

Euchiton gymnocephalus is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Euchiton gymnocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euchiton gymnocephalus?

Euchiton gymnocephalus

What type of plant is Euchiton gymnocephalus?

It is an herb

Where is Euchiton gymnocephalus found?

It is found in Australia

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:205300-1: Based on the initial data import