Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
538200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirk) J.W.Dawson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 33: 54 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537532



Common Names

  • Anisotome lanuginosa
  • Woolly Anisotome
  • Woolly Star-flower


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Description

Anisotome lanuginosa (also called Downy Anisotome, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with hairy stems and leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is usually found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotome lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisotome lanuginosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotome lanuginosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in wet or dry soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anisotome lanuginosa

Anisotome lanuginosa can be found in New Zealand, in alpine and subalpine areas.

Anisotome lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotome lanuginosa?

Anisotome lanuginosa

What is the common name of Anisotome lanuginosa?

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What is the natural habitat of Anisotome lanuginosa?

Anisotome lanuginosa is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
John Wyndham Dawson (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Dawson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837861-1: Based on the initial data import