Trichocline macrocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
25222
Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 288 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024551
Common Names
- Trichocline macrocephala
- Large-headed Trichocline
- Large-headed Fluffgrass
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- Trichocline foliosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Trichocline macrocephala (also called largehead trichocline, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in desert and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocline macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trichocline macrocephala are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, white leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichocline macrocephala is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Trichocline macrocephala
Trichocline macrocephala is native to South America.
Trichocline macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichocline macrocephala?
Trichocline macrocephala
What is the common name of Trichocline macrocephala?
Large-headed Cline
What is the habitat of Trichocline macrocephala?
Dry, sandy soils in grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Trichocline genus
Trichocline reptans, Trichocline plicata, Trichocline macrorhiza, Trichocline caulescens, Trichocline crispata, Trichocline spathulata, Trichocline caulescens, Trichocline macrocephala, Trichocline speciosa, Trichocline heterophylla, Trichocline dealbata, Trichocline incana, Trichocline sinuata, Trichocline deserticola, Trichocline dealbata, Trichocline aurea, Trichocline exscapa, Trichocline catharinensis, Trichocline boecheri, Trichocline humilis, Trichocline linearifolia, Trichocline cineraria, Trichocline maxima, Trichocline heterophylla, Trichocline reptans, Trichocline auriculata, Trichocline cisplatina,
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-123722: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.