Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wahlenb.) Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Hooker) 1(suppl.): 329. 1834
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003726
Common Names
- Carpatica Antennaria
- Antennaria Carpatica
- Carpatica Cat's Ear
Synonyms
- Antennaria carpatica carpatica [unknown]
Description
Antennaria carpatica (also called Carpathian Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, white, woolly flower heads. It is native to the Carpathian Mountains in Central and Eastern Europe and grows in rocky, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Antennaria carpatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Antennaria carpatica sub. helvetica (Chrtek & Pouzar) Chrtek & Pouzar
Antennaria carpatica sub. carpatica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antennaria carpatica is a small, white, composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antennaria carpatica is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants require little care and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Antennaria carpatica
Antennaria carpatica is native to the Carpathian Mountains and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Antennaria carpatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antennaria carpatica?
Antennaria carpatica
What is the natural habitat of Antennaria carpatica?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
What is the size of Antennaria carpatica?
It is a small herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall.
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,