Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Narayana
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Curr. Sci. 51(8): 438 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037797
Common Names
- Phyllocephalum
- Broad-Leafed Phyllocephalum
- Broad-Leaved Phyllocephalum
Description
Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum (also called 'Broad-leaved Phyllocephalum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used to make herbal teas and tinctures, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum is white or pink, with a yellow center, and is about 2 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and allowed to overwinter before transplanting in the spring.
Where to Find Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum
Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas and open woodlands.
Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum?
Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum
What is the common name of Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum?
Phyllolaenum
What is the natural habitat of Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
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.