Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
canescens
ID:
81310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennholz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 39: 332 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080639



Common Names

  • Adenostyles Canescens
  • White-woolly Adenostyles
  • White-woolly Knapweed


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Description

Adenostyles canescens (also called Canescens Adenostyles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adenostyles canescens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenostyles canescens is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenostyles canescens is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easily propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into the desired location.

Where to Find Adenostyles canescens

Adenostyles canescens can be found in the Alps of Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

Adenostyles canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenostyles canescens?

Adenostyles canescens

What type of plant is Adenostyles canescens?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Adenostyles canescens native to?

It is native to Europe

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37203: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Sennholz (1850-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennholz' in the authors string.