Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
70237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 6: 41 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069566



Common Names

  • Mountain Everlasting
  • Arched Cat's-Tail
  • Arched Pussytoes


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Description

Antennaria arcuata (also called Arcuate Antennaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has gray-green foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antennaria arcuata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria arcuata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Antennaria arcuata

Antennaria arcuata can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Antennaria arcuata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Antennaria arcuata?

Antennaria arcuata prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Antennaria arcuata?

Antennaria arcuata prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

How much sunlight does Antennaria arcuata need?

Antennaria arcuata prefers full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Species in the Antennaria genus

Antennaria dioiciformis, Antennaria howellii, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria monocephala, Antennaria virginica, Antennaria rousseaui, Antennaria dimorpha, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria racemosa, Antennaria chilensis, Antennaria rosea, Antennaria flagellaris, Antennaria neglecta, Antennaria anaphaloides, Antennaria parlinii, Antennaria dioica, Antennaria sleumeri, Antennaria aromatica, Antennaria caucasica, Antennaria stenophylla, Antennaria umbrinella, Antennaria rosulata, Antennaria geyeri, Antennaria plantaginea, Antennaria pseudoarenicola, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria arcuata, Antennaria boecheriana, Antennaria luzuloides, Antennaria densifolia, Antennaria nordhageniana, Antennaria friesiana, Antennaria alpina, Antennaria soliceps, Antennaria solitaria, Antennaria argentea, Antennaria canescens, Antennaria marginata, Antennaria pulchella, Antennaria media, Antennaria suffrutescens, Antennaria parvifolia, Antennaria microphylla, Antennaria lanata, Antennaria corymbosa, Antennaria pulcherrima, Antennaria parviflora, Antennaria sawyeri,

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-26385: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.