Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nudus
ID:
118016

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


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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.

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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 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-78710: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.