# Isocarpha microcephala

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***Isocarpha microcephala*** is a New World species of plants in the family [Asteraceae](/source/Asteraceae). It has been found only in [Peru](/source/Peru) and [Ecuador](/source/Ecuador).[1]

*Isocarpha microcephala* is an annual or perennial herb up to 100 cm (40 inches) tall. Leaves are up to 7 cm (2.8 inches) long. One plant produces several flower heads, each head with 80-140 white, pink, or purple disc flowers but no ray flowers.[1]

## References

1. [David J. Keil & Tod F. Stuessy. 1981. Systematics of *Isocarpha* (Compositae: Eupatorieae). Systematic Botany (1981) 6(3): pp. 258-287](http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D1209%26context%3Dbio_fac) descriptions, line drawings, distribution maps for all 5 species

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