Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
61237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellogg

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 35 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060566



Common Names

  • Woolly Bahiopsis
  • Woolly False Daisy
  • Woolly Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Viguiera lanata A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Bahiopsis lanata (also called Woolly False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bahiopsis lanata has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bahiopsis lanata has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bahiopsis lanata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bahiopsis lanata

Bahiopsis lanata is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Bahiopsis lanata FAQ

What are the characteristics of Bahiopsis lanata?

Bahiopsis lanata is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has green leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin.

What is the habitat of Bahiopsis lanata?

Bahiopsis lanata is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the southwestern United States.

What is the importance of Bahiopsis lanata?

Bahiopsis lanata is an important source of food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and is also used in traditional medicine.

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