Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
84281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
in W.R. Elliot & D.L. Jones, Encycl. Austral. pl. suitable for cult. 6: 470 (1993):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083610



Common Names

  • Myriocephalus occidentalis
  • Western Myriocephalus
  • Western Heads


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Description

Myriocephalus occidentalis (also called Western Myriocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a creeping rhizome and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Myriocephalus occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriocephalus occidentalis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings have small, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriocephalus occidentalis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is best propagated from seed, though it can also be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Myriocephalus occidentalis

Myriocephalus occidentalis is native to North America. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.

Myriocephalus occidentalis FAQ

What are the characteristics of Myriocephalus occidentalis?

Myriocephalus occidentalis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. Its flowers are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its fruits are achenes.

What is the habitat of Myriocephalus occidentalis?

Myriocephalus occidentalis is found in dry meadows, steppes, and forest edges in the mountains of Central and South America.

What is the conservation status of Myriocephalus occidentalis?

Myriocephalus occidentalis is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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-40087: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.