Stenachaenium macrocephalum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalum
ID:
10510
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2(1): 289 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009839
Common Names
- Stenachaenium macrocephalum
- Large-headed Stenachaenium
- Large-headed False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenachaenium macrocephalum (also called 'Large-headed Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. The plant has thin, erect stems and small, oval leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stenachaenium macrocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenachaenium macrocephalum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenachaenium macrocephalum is a perennial plant native to California, USA. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stenachaenium macrocephalum
Stenachaenium macrocephalum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Stenachaenium macrocephalum FAQ
What are the common names of Stenachaenium macrocephalum?
Stenachaenium macrocephalum is commonly known as the Large-headed Fishbone.
What is the growth habit of Stenachaenium macrocephalum?
Stenachaenium macrocephalum is an upright, clump-forming perennial.
What is the optimal growing environment for Stenachaenium macrocephalum?
Stenachaenium macrocephalum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Stenachaenium genus
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-109531: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.