Myriocephalus gascoynensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gascoynensis
ID:
123551
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13(5): 730 (2000) (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122880
Common Names
- Gascoyne's Myriocephalus
- Myriocephalus
- Gascoyne's Myriocephalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myriocephalus gascoynensis (also called Myriocephalus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Myriocephalus gascoynensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its flowers are used in traditional herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriocephalus gascoynensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a single, long stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myriocephalus gascoynensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Myriocephalus gascoynensis
Myriocephalus gascoynensis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Myriocephalus gascoynensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriocephalus gascoynensis?
Myriocephalus gascoynensis
What is the common name of Myriocephalus gascoynensis?
Gascoyne myriocephalus
What is the habitat of Myriocephalus gascoynensis?
It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Myriocephalus genus
Myriocephalus appendiculatus, Myriocephalus biflorus, Myriocephalus scalpellus, Myriocephalus squamatus, Myriocephalus pygmaea, Myriocephalus walcottii, Myriocephalus helichrysoides, Myriocephalus rudallii, Myriocephalus occidentalis, Myriocephalus oldfieldii, Myriocephalus pluriflorus, Myriocephalus nudus, Myriocephalus rhizocephalus, Myriocephalus gascoynensis, Myriocephalus guerinae,
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-84032: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.