Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
41602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Crisci

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 17(3/4): 243 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040931



Common Names

  • Woolly Daisy
  • Woolly Daisy Bush
  • Woolly Daisy Plant


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Synonyms

  • Perezia lanigera Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Perezia sessiliflora Speg. [unknown]

Description

Burkartia lanigera (also called Wooly Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has wooly, gray-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Burkartia lanigera is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer and can attract pollinators. It is also used as a ground cover to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burkartia lanigera is yellow and tubular. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burkartia lanigera is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification.

Where to Find Burkartia lanigera

Burkartia lanigera is found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Burkartia lanigera FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Burkartia lanigera?

Burkartia lanigera is native to the dry grasslands of Argentina.

What is the scientific classification of Burkartia lanigera?

Burkartia lanigera belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Burkartia.

What is the flowering season of Burkartia lanigera?

Burkartia lanigera flowers from October to December.

Species in the Burkartia 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-139583: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Jorge Víctor Crisci (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisci' in the authors string.