Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
geyeri
ID:
47228

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts : 107 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046557



Common Names

  • Antennaria Geyeri
  • Geyer's Pussytoes
  • Geyer's Antennaria


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Description

Antennaria geyeri (also called Geyer's Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a short stem and its leaves are ovate and hairy. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria geyeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antennaria geyeri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and purple tips. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria geyeri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. The soil should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Antennaria geyeri

Antennaria geyeri can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado, and in northern Mexico.

Antennaria geyeri FAQ

What are the common names of Antennaria geyeri?

The common name of Antennaria geyeri is Geyer's Antennaria.

What is the natural habitat of Antennaria geyeri?

The natural habitat of Antennaria geyeri is in the mountains of the western United States.

What is the conservation status of Antennaria geyeri?

Antennaria geyeri is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

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-145023: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.