Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pluriflorus
ID:
114361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Black) D.A.Cooke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Flora of South Australia 3 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113690



Common Names

  • Many-flowered Myriocephalus
  • Many-flowered Centaury
  • Many-flowered Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Myriocephalus rhizocephalus pluriflorus J.M.Black [unknown]

Description

Myriocephalus pluriflorus (also called 'Many-flowered cudweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers. It grows in sunny areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Myriocephalus pluriflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriocephalus pluriflorus has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriocephalus pluriflorus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Divide the clumps every two to three years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Myriocephalus pluriflorus

Myriocephalus pluriflorus can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Myriocephalus pluriflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriocephalus pluriflorus?

Myriocephalus pluriflorus

What is the common name of Myriocephalus pluriflorus?

Many-flowered Myriocephalus

What type of plant is Myriocephalus pluriflorus?

Perennial

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-7486: Based on the initial data import
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
David Alan Cooke (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Cooke' in the authors string.