Status:
valid
Authors:
(Soar.Nunes) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 48: 221 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075585
Common Names
- Acritopappus connatifolius
- Connateleaf Acritopappus
- Connate Acritopappus
Description
Acritopappus connatifolius (also called Clustered Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It is found in open woods, prairies, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acritopappus connatifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acritopappus connatifolius is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acritopappus connatifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Acritopappus connatifolius
Acritopappus connatifolius is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons, often in association with juniper and oak woodlands.
Acritopappus connatifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acritopappus connatifolius?
Acritopappus connatifolius
What is the common name of Acritopappus connatifolius?
Cotton Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Acritopappus connatifolius?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Acritopappus genus
Acritopappus subtomentosus,
Acritopappus diamantinicus,
Acritopappus longifolius,
Acritopappus harleyi,
Acritopappus prunifolius,
Acritopappus pintoi,
Acritopappus santosii,
Acritopappus buiquensis,
Acritopappus teixeirae,
Acritopappus connatifolius,
Acritopappus micropappus,
Acritopappus catolesensis,
Acritopappus morii,
Acritopappus confertus,
Acritopappus heterolepis,
Acritopappus irwinii,
Acritopappus pereirae,
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,