Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
courtallense
ID:
27857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Narayana

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Curr. Sci. 51(8): 438 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027186



Common Names

  • Phyllocephalum Courtallense
  • Courtallum Phyllocephalum
  • Courtallum Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Centratherum courtallense (Wight) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Baccharoides courtallensis (Wight) Punekar & Vasudeva Rao [unknown]
  • Decaneurum courtallense Wight [unknown]

Description

Phyllocephalum courtallense (also called 'Courtallense Phyllocephalum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small purple flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllocephalum courtallense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllocephalum courtallense has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow-green sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllocephalum courtallense is an alpine plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Phyllocephalum courtallense

Phyllocephalum courtallense can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

Phyllocephalum courtallense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllocephalum courtallense?

Phyllocephalum courtallense

What type of plant is Phyllocephalum courtallense?

It is an evergreen perennial herb.

What is the native range of Phyllocephalum courtallense?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-126277: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
B.M. Narayana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Narayana' in the authors string.