Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. 223. 1832; et in Linnaea, ix.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007668
Common Names
- Macrocephala Jaegeria
- Macrocephala
- Macrocephala Jaegeria
Description
Jaegeria macrocephala (also called Large-headed Jaegeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jaegeria macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jaegeria macrocephala is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jaegeria macrocephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Jaegeria macrocephala
Jaegeria macrocephala is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Jaegeria macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jaegeria macrocephala?
Jaegeria macrocephala
What is the common name of Jaegeria macrocephala?
Large-headed Jaegeria
What is the natural habitat of Jaegeria macrocephala?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Jaegeria genus
Jaegeria macrocephala,
Jaegeria hirta,
Jaegeria axillaris,
Jaegeria pedunculata,
Jaegeria purpurascens,
Jaegeria sterilis,
Jaegeria bellidiflora,
Jaegeria gracilis,
Jaegeria standleyi,
Jaegeria glabra,
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,