Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harlingii
ID:
68043

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 130(3): 283. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067372



Common Names

  • Cacosmia Harlingii
  • Harling's Cacosmia
  • Harling Cacosmia


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Description

Cacosmia harlingii (also called Harling's cacosmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a shallow, fibrous root system and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate and covered in short hairs. It produces white flowers which are grouped in a dense, globular inflorescence. It grows in moist soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cacosmia harlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cacosmia harlingii has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cacosmia harlingii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and given regular watering.

Where to Find Cacosmia harlingii

Cacosmia harlingii is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Cacosmia harlingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cacosmia harlingii?

Cacosmia harlingii

What is the common name of Cacosmia harlingii?

Harling's Cacosmia

What type of plant is Cacosmia harlingii?

Perennial

Species in the Cacosmia 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-24241: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.