Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 174 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117345
Common Names
- Myriocephalus
- Nakedhead
- Nakedhead Aster
Synonyms
- Hirnellia nuda Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Myriocephalus nudus (also called Naked Myriocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myriocephalus nudus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriocephalus nudus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriocephalus nudus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-7.
Where to Find Myriocephalus nudus
Myriocephalus nudus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia.
Myriocephalus nudus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriocephalus nudus?
Myriocephalus nudus
What is the common name of Myriocephalus nudus?
Naked Myriocephalus
What is the natural habitat of Myriocephalus nudus?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,