Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 430 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074015
Common Names
- Antennaria luzuloides
- Woodland Pussytoes
- Woodland Catsfoot
Description
Antennaria luzuloides (also called Woodland Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Antennaria luzuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Antennaria luzuloides sub. aberrans (E.E.Nelson) R.J.Bayer & Stebbins
Antennaria luzuloides sub. luzuloides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antennaria luzuloides has small, white flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antennaria luzuloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Antennaria luzuloides
Antennaria luzuloides is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It can be found in parts of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.
Antennaria luzuloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antennaria luzuloides?
Antennaria luzuloides
What is the common name of Antennaria luzuloides?
Woodrush Pussytoes
What is the growth habit of Antennaria luzuloides?
It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm 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,