Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
64884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Dunlop

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3(2): 170 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064213



Common Names

  • Large-headed Streptoglossa
  • Large-headed Violet
  • Large-headed Violet-bush


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Description

Streptoglossa macrocephala (also called 'Large-headed Streptoglossa', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long stems with yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Streptoglossa macrocephala is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, blue flowers. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as an accent plant in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptoglossa macrocephala has blue flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptoglossa macrocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Streptoglossa macrocephala

Streptoglossa macrocephala is native to South Africa. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Streptoglossa macrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptoglossa macrocephala?

Streptoglossa macrocephala

What is the common name of Streptoglossa macrocephala?

Large-headed Streptoglossa

What is the natural habitat of Streptoglossa macrocephala?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Clyde Dunlop (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunlop' in the authors string.