Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microcephalus
ID:
137470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 51 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136799



Common Names

  • Smallanthus
  • Microcephalus
  • Smallanthus Microcephalus


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Synonyms

  • Polymnia microcephala Hieron. [unknown]
  • Polymnia microcephala Hieron. ex Sodiro [unknown]
  • Polymnia lehmannii Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Smallanthus microcephalus (also called Small-headed Sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Smallanthus microcephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smallanthus microcephalus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smallanthus microcephalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Smallanthus microcephalus

Smallanthus microcephalus is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Smallanthus microcephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smallanthus microcephalus?

Smallanthus microcephalus

What is the common name of Smallanthus microcephalus?

Microcephalus Yacon

Where is Smallanthus microcephalus found?

It is found in Peru

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-97500: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.