Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agrianthoides
ID:
96361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Jeffrey) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 232 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095690



Common Names

  • Oocephala agrianthoides
  • Agrianthus oocephala
  • Agrianthus oocephaloides


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Description

Oocephala agrianthoides (also called woolly thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a thick, fleshy stem with large, spiny, gray-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Oocephala agrianthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oocephala agrianthoides has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers with yellow centers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oocephala agrianthoides is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.

Where to Find Oocephala agrianthoides

Oocephala agrianthoides is native to Asia and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Oocephala agrianthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oocephala agrianthoides?

Oocephala agrianthoides

What is the common name of Oocephala agrianthoides?

Agrianthoid Oocephala

What type of plant is Oocephala agrianthoides?

Herbaceous 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-51869: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.