Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 51 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135817
Common Names
- Smallflower Horseweed
- Small-flowered Horseweed
- Small Horseweed
Description
Smallanthus parviceps (also called small-headed yucca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky slopes, grasslands, and other areas with dry soils.
Uses & Benefits
Smallanthus parviceps is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smallanthus parviceps is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smallanthus parviceps is a perennial herb that 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 -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Smallanthus parviceps
Smallanthus parviceps can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Smallanthus parviceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smallanthus parviceps?
Smallanthus parviceps
What is the common name of Smallanthus parviceps?
Small-headed Smallanthus
What type of plant is Smallanthus parviceps?
Annual herb
Species in the Smallanthus genus
Smallanthus riparius,
Smallanthus siegesbeckius,
Smallanthus araucariophilus,
Smallanthus connatus,
Smallanthus uvedalia,
Smallanthus meridensis,
Smallanthus macvaughii,
Smallanthus fruticosus,
Smallanthus oaxacanus,
Smallanthus glabratus,
Smallanthus sonchifolius,
Smallanthus jelskii,
Smallanthus maculatus,
Smallanthus quichensis,
Smallanthus macroscyphus,
Smallanthus apus,
Smallanthus riograndensis,
Smallanthus parviceps,
Smallanthus microcephalus,
Smallanthus pyramidalis,
Smallanthus putlanus,
Smallanthus fruticosa,
Smallanthus cocuyensis,
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,