Myriocephalus walcottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walcottii
ID:
68199
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13(5): 731 (2000) (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067528
Common Names
- Myriocephalus walcottii
- Walcott's Myriocephalus
- Walcott's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myriocephalus walcottii (also called Walcott's Myriocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a small, erect plant with white flowers and small, linear leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Myriocephalus walcottii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriocephalus walcottii has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myriocephalus walcottii is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by division, carefully divide the rootball of the plant and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Myriocephalus walcottii
Myriocephalus walcottii can be found in the mountains of the western United States, from California to Montana.
Myriocephalus walcottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriocephalus walcottii?
Myriocephalus walcottii
What is the common name of Myriocephalus walcottii?
Walcott's myriocephalus
What is the natural habitat of Myriocephalus walcottii?
Open, dry, rocky hillsides
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-24393: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.