Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
plantaginifolia
ID:
20584

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Richardson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bot. App.: 30 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019913



Common Names

  • Plantain-leaved Pussytoes
  • Plantain-leaved Everlasting
  • Plantain-leaved Antennaria


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Synonyms

  • Antennaria nemoralis Greene [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium disynanthus Raf. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium monocephalum Carp. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Antennaria decipiens Greene [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium plantaginifolium plantaginifolium [unknown]
  • Antennaria pinetorum Greene [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium plantaginifolium L. [unknown]
  • Antennaria petiolata Fernald [unknown]
  • Antennaria caroliniana Rydb. ex Small [unknown]
  • Antennaria caroliniana Rydb. [unknown]
  • Antennaria plantaginifolia petiolata (Fernald) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Antennaria plantaginea petiolata Fernald [unknown]
  • Disynanthus plantagineus Raf. [unknown]
  • Antennaria denikeana B.Boivin [unknown]

Description

Antennaria plantaginifolia (also called Plantain-leaved Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria plantaginifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antennaria plantaginifolia is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria plantaginifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Antennaria plantaginifolia

Antennaria plantaginifolia can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Antennaria plantaginifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria plantaginifolia?

Antennaria plantaginifolia

What is the common name of Antennaria plantaginifolia?

Plantain-leaved Pussytoes

Where is Antennaria plantaginifolia native to?

North America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Richardson (1787-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Richardson' in the authors string.