Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) K.Kirkman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 83(833): 10 (1981): (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067204
Common Names
- Scabrid Phyllocephalum
- Scabridum Phyllocephalum
- Scabrid Phyllocephalum
Description
Phyllocephalum scabridum (also called Rough-Leaved Cottonrose, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open, dry, rocky habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllocephalum scabridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllocephalum scabridum is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a yellow flower bud at the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllocephalum scabridum is an annual plant that is native to western North America. It can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Phyllocephalum scabridum
Phyllocephalum scabridum is found in Europe and western Asia.
Phyllocephalum scabridum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllocephalum scabridum?
Phyllocephalum scabridum
What is the common name of Phyllocephalum scabridum?
Scabrous Phyllocephalum
What is the natural habitat of Phyllocephalum scabridum?
Dry, open slopes and meadows in the western United States
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
Katherine Kirkman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Kirkman' in the authors string.