Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
syncephalus
ID:
26591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 40: 6 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025920



Common Names

  • Otopappus syncephalus
  • Syncephalus Otopappus
  • Syncephalus-Leaved Otopappus


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Description

Otopappus syncephalus (also called Syncephalus Otopappus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an annual plant, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 m, and has yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Otopappus syncephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otopappus syncephalus has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otopappus syncephalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and should be lightly covered with soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep the soil moist. The plants will grow to a height of about 30 cm and will flower in late summer.

Where to Find Otopappus syncephalus

Otopappus syncephalus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Otopappus syncephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otopappus syncephalus?

Otopappus syncephalus

What is the family of Otopappus syncephalus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Otopappus syncephalus?

Syncephalus Daisy

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,

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