Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carpatica
ID:
4397

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10360: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.