Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacephala
ID:
86388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 385 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085717



Common Names

  • Isocarpha megacephala
  • Largehead Isocarpha
  • Largehead False Boneset


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Description

Isocarpha megacephala (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has bright yellow flower heads and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Isocarpha megacephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isocarpha megacephala is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocarpha megacephala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Isocarpha megacephala

Isocarpha megacephala is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Isocarpha megacephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocarpha megacephala?

Isocarpha megacephala

What is the common name of Isocarpha megacephala?

Large-headed Isocarpha

Where is Isocarpha megacephala found?

Isocarpha megacephala is found in the southeastern United States.

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-42114: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.