Status:
valid
Authors:
A.E.Porsild
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 59: 36. 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072823
Common Names
- Boecher's Pussytoes
- Boecher's Everlasting
- Boecher's Cat's Foot
Description
Antennaria boecheriana (also called Boecher's Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Antennaria boecheriana is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens as a ground cover. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antennaria boecheriana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antennaria boecheriana is a perennial that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, space the plants 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Antennaria boecheriana
Antennaria boecheriana is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Middle East.
Antennaria boecheriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antennaria boecheriana?
Antennaria boecheriana
What is the family of Antennaria boecheriana?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Antennaria boecheriana?
Grasslands and meadows
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,