Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricephala
ID:
113817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 151 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113146



Common Names

  • Sachsia
  • Corkwood
  • Corkwood Tree


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Description

Sachsia tricephala (also called three-lobed sachsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sandy soils and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sachsia tricephala is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sachsia tricephala has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sachsia tricephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Sachsia tricephala

Sachsia tricephala can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Iran.

Sachsia tricephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sachsia tricephala?

Sachsia tricephala

What is the common name of Sachsia tricephala?

Three-Headed Sachsia

What is the natural habitat of Sachsia tricephala?

Grassy woodlands and disturbed areas

Species in the Sachsia genus

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-7298: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.