Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 337 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002762
Common Names
- Capitate Metalasia
- Capitate Daisy
- Capitate Fleabane
Description
Metalasia capitata (also called Capitate Metalasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and have a yellow center. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Metalasia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metalasia capitata has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metalasia capitata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Metalasia capitata
Metalasia capitata is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Metalasia capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metalasia capitata?
Metalasia capitata
What is the common name of Metalasia capitata?
Cone-headed Metalasia
Where is Metalasia capitata found?
Metalasia capitata is found in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Metalasia genus
Metalasia capitata,
Metalasia calcicola,
Metalasia galpinii,
Metalasia muraltiifolia,
Metalasia fastigiata,
Metalasia quinqueflora,
Metalasia dregeana,
Metalasia umbelliformis,
Metalasia agathosmoides,
Metalasia bodkinii,
Metalasia rhoderiodes,
Metalasia pungens,
Metalasia oligocephala,
Metalasia erubescens,
Metalasia juniperoides,
Metalasia divergens,
Metalasia cymbifolia,
Metalasia montana,
Metalasia rogersii,
Metalasia alfredii,
Metalasia pallida,
Metalasia densa,
Metalasia humilis,
Metalasia serrata,
Metalasia erectifolia,
Metalasia plicata,
Metalasia seriphiifolia,
Metalasia brevifolia,
Metalasia octoflora,
Metalasia acuta,
Metalasia tenuis,
Metalasia confusa,
Metalasia cephalotes,
Metalasia tenuifolia,
Metalasia tricolor,
Metalasia lichtensteinii,
Metalasia pulcherrima,
Metalasia albescens,
Metalasia cephalotes,
Metalasia riparia,
Metalasia adunca,
Metalasia trivialis,
Metalasia muricata,
Metalasia aurea,
Metalasia massonii,
Metalasia distans,
Metalasia luteola,
Metalasia pulchella,
Metalasia phillipsii,
Metalasia strictifolia,
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,