Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 194 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045263
Common Names
- Salmea
- Oligocephala
- Salmea Oligocephala
Description
Salmea oligocephala (also called Small-headed Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salmea oligocephala is an edible plant that can be used in salads or as a vegetable. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salmea oligocephala has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salmea oligocephala is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Salmea oligocephala
Salmea oligocephala can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Salmea oligocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salmea oligocephala?
Salmea oligocephala
What is the family of Salmea oligocephala?
Asteraceae
Where is Salmea oligocephala found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Salmea genus
Salmea palmeri,
Salmea umbratilis,
Salmea petrochioides,
Salmea scandens,
Salmea oligocephala,
Salmea orthocephala,
Salmea montana,
Salmea pauciceps,
Salmea insipida,
Salmea caleoides,
Salmea glaberrima,
Salmea petrobioides,
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,