Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
41116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) K.M.Becker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 31: 26 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040445



Common Names

  • Lasianthaea macrocephala
  • Large-Headed Lasianthaea
  • Large-Headed Lasiantha


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Synonyms

  • Zexmenia greggii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Zexmenia helianthoides (DC.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Zexmenia ghiesbrechtii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Lipochaeta macrocephala Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia helianthoides jaliscana McVaugh [unknown]
  • Zexmenia mexiae S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia macrocephala Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia ghiesbreghtii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Zexmenia macrocephala (Hook. & Arn.) Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Lasianthaea macrocephala (also called Large-headed thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthaea macrocephala is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasianthaea macrocephala is a white, petal-less flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthaea macrocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Lasianthaea macrocephala

Lasianthaea macrocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape.

Lasianthaea macrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea macrocephala?

Lasianthaea macrocephala

What is the common name of Lasianthaea macrocephala?

Large-headed Lasianthaea

What is the natural habitat of Lasianthaea macrocephala?

It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, grassy areas.

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-13911: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Kenneth M. Becker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Becker' in the authors string.