Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.E.C.Fisch.) Narayana
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Curr. Sci. 51(8): 438 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041572
Common Names
- Phyllocephalum mayurii
- Mayurii Phyllocephalum
- Phyllocephalum
Synonyms
- Centratherum mayurii C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]
- Baccharoides mayurii (C.E.C.Fisch.) Punekar & Vasudeva Rao [unknown]
Description
Phyllocephalum mayurii (also called Mayur's phyllocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is found in humid and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllocephalum mayurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllocephalum mayurii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllocephalum mayurii is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Phyllocephalum mayurii
Phyllocephalum mayurii is native to India, where it can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Phyllocephalum mayurii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllocephalum mayurii?
Phyllocephalum mayurii
What is the common name of Phyllocephalum mayurii?
Mayur's phyllocephalum
What is the natural habitat of Phyllocephalum mayurii?
Phyllocephalum mayurii is native to South America, from Peru to Bolivia.
Species in the Phyllocephalum genus
Phyllocephalum microcephalum,
Phyllocephalum ritchiei,
Phyllocephalum courtallense,
Phyllocephalum rangacharii,
Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum,
Phyllocephalum mayurii,
Phyllocephalum scabridum,
Phyllocephalum sengaltherianum,
Phyllocephalum ritchiei,
Phyllocephalum indicum,
Phyllocephalum lilacinum,
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
B.M. Narayana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Narayana' in the authors string.