Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Flora 44: 563 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131565
Common Names
- Zaluzania megacephala
- Large-headed Zaluzania
- Large-flowered Zaluzania
Synonyms
- Zaluzania coulteri Hemsl. [unknown]
- Gymnolomia cinerascens Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Zaluzania megacephala megacephala [unknown]
- Zaluzania cinerascens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Zaluzania megacephala (also called White-flowered Zaluzania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated.
Uses & Benefits
Zaluzania megacephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zaluzania megacephala is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zaluzania megacephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Zaluzania megacephala
Zaluzania megacephala is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Zaluzania megacephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zaluzania megacephala?
Zaluzania megacephala
What is the common name of Zaluzania megacephala?
Large-headed zaluzania
What is the natural habitat of Zaluzania megacephala?
Zaluzania megacephala is found in dry, rocky, and grassy areas of the southwestern United States
Species in the Zaluzania genus
Zaluzania montagnifolia,
Zaluzania grayana,
Zaluzania parthenioides,
Zaluzania subcordata,
Zaluzania delgadoana,
Zaluzania discoidea,
Zaluzania triloba,
Zaluzania mollissima,
Zaluzania pringlei,
Zaluzania megacephala,
Zaluzania augusta,
Zaluzania durangensis,
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,