Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
134695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 12: 673 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134024



Common Names

  • Microcephala Afghanica
  • Microcephala
  • Afghanica


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Description

Microcephala afghanica (also called Afghan Microcephala, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Microcephala afghanica is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microcephala afghanica is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcephala afghanica is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Microcephala afghanica

Microcephala afghanica can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Microcephala afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcephala afghanica?

Microcephala afghanica

What is the common name of Microcephala afghanica?

Afghan microcephala

What is the natural habitat of Microcephala afghanica?

It is found in dry areas of Afghanistan

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-94822: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.