Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
68893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 338 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068222



Common Names

  • Metalasia cephalotes
  • Conebush
  • Cone-bush


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Description

Metalasia cephalotes (also called Cephalotes Metalasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and several flower heads on a long stem. It grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Metalasia cephalotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metalasia cephalotes has a small white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metalasia cephalotes is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Metalasia cephalotes

Metalasia cephalotes can be found in South Africa.

Metalasia cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metalasia cephalotes?

Metalasia cephalotes

What type of plant is Metalasia cephalotes?

A shrub

Where is Metalasia cephalotes found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Metalasia genus

Metalasia capitata, Metalasia calcicola, Metalasia galpinii, Metalasia muraltiifolia, Metalasia fastigiata, Metalasia quinqueflora, Metalasia dregeana, Metalasia umbelliformis, Metalasia agathosmoides, Metalasia bodkinii, Metalasia rhoderiodes, Metalasia pungens, Metalasia oligocephala, Metalasia erubescens, Metalasia juniperoides, Metalasia divergens, Metalasia cymbifolia, Metalasia montana, Metalasia rogersii, Metalasia alfredii, Metalasia pallida, Metalasia densa, Metalasia humilis, Metalasia serrata, Metalasia erectifolia, Metalasia plicata, Metalasia seriphiifolia, Metalasia brevifolia, Metalasia octoflora, Metalasia acuta, Metalasia tenuis, Metalasia confusa, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia tenuifolia, Metalasia tricolor, Metalasia lichtensteinii, Metalasia pulcherrima, Metalasia albescens, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia riparia, Metalasia adunca, Metalasia trivialis, Metalasia muricata, Metalasia aurea, Metalasia massonii, Metalasia distans, Metalasia luteola, Metalasia pulchella, Metalasia phillipsii, Metalasia strictifolia,

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,