Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
parviceps
ID:
136488

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


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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.

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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 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-96550: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.