Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
59665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Fiori & Paol.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Italia 3: 316 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058994



Common Names

  • Woolly Berardia
  • Woolly Daisy
  • Woolly Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Arctium lanuginosum Lam. [unknown]
  • Onopordum rotundifolium All. [unknown]
  • Berardia subacaulis Vill. [unknown]
  • Vilaria subacaulis Guett. [unknown]

Description

Berardia lanuginosa (also called Downy Berardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and downy leaves. It is native to Europe, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Berardia lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berardia lanuginosa has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berardia lanuginosa is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Berardia lanuginosa

Berardia lanuginosa is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.

Berardia lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berardia lanuginosa?

Berardia lanuginosa

What is the common name of Berardia lanuginosa?

Lanuginosa Berardia

What type of plant is Berardia lanuginosa?

It is a perennial

Species in the Berardia genus

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-16091: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Giulio Paoletti (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paol.' in the authors string.