Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
tro
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 28 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220470
Common Names
- Largehead Ptilotus
- Ptilotus macrocephalus
- Largehead Plume Flower
Description
Ptilotus macrocephalus (also called Large-headed Ptilotus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a slender stem with a few branches and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It has ovate leaves with serrated margins and small pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilotus macrocephalus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptilotus macrocephalus has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptilotus macrocephalus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Ptilotus macrocephalus
Ptilotus macrocephalus is found in Australia.
Species in the Ptilotus genus
Ptilotus pyramidatus,
Ptilotus fasciculatus,
Ptilotus extenuatus,
Ptilotus caespitulosus,
Ptilotus humilis,
Ptilotus sericostachyus,
Ptilotus polystachyus,
Ptilotus auriculifolius,
Ptilotus schwartzii,
Ptilotus macrocephalus,
Ptilotus obovatus,
Ptilotus seminudus,
Ptilotus spathulatus,
Ptilotus fraseri,
Ptilotus divaricatus,
Ptilotus drummondii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,