Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24(6): 302 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045066
Common Names
- Antennaria umbrinella
- Umbrella Pussytoes
- Umbrella Antennaria
Synonyms
- Antennaria reflexa E.E.Nelson [unknown]
- Antennaria aizoides Greene [unknown]
- Antennaria flavescens Rydb. [unknown]
- Antennaria pulvinata albescens E.Nelson [unknown]
Description
Antennaria umbrinella (also called Umbrella Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Antennaria umbrinella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating rheumatism and arthritis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antennaria umbrinella is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antennaria umbrinella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Antennaria umbrinella
Antennaria umbrinella can be found in the alpine meadows of Europe.
Antennaria umbrinella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antennaria umbrinella?
Antennaria umbrinella
What type of plant is Antennaria umbrinella?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Antennaria umbrinella found?
It is native to the western United States
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,