Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phyllocephalus
ID:
45294

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 27 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044623



Common Names

  • Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus
  • Leafy-headed Sclerocarpus
  • Leafy-headed Burr-weed


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Description

Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus (also called Cutleaf Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States and Canada. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are deeply lobed and its flowers are yellow. It is found in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a rooting medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus

Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus can be found in the western United States and Mexico.

Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus?

Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus

What is the common name of Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus?

Woolly-headed sclerocarpus

What type of plant is Sclerocarpus phyllocephalus?

Herb

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-143165: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.