Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllocephala
ID:
1310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 33: 29 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000639



Common Names

  • Jefea Phyllocephala
  • Scaleflower Jefea
  • Scaleflower False-Bugloss


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Synonyms

  • Zexmenia phyllostegia Klatt [unknown]
  • Wedelia phyllocephala Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia phyllocephala (Hemsl.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia subsericea S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Jefea phyllocephala (also called the Mexican daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as a medicinal herb.

Uses & Benefits

Jefea phyllocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jefea phyllocephala has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jefea phyllocephala is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It should be grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Jefea phyllocephala

Jefea phyllocephala is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

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Asteraceae

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-100607: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.