Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xii. (1892) 30.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135215
Common Names
- Cancrinia Lasiocarpa
- Tassel Flower
- Tassel Bush
Description
Cancrinia lasiocarpa (also called 'Woolly-fruited Cancrinia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, white flowers and a sprawling habit. It is native to the Caribbean, and grows in moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cancrinia lasiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cancrinia lasiocarpa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cancrinia lasiocarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Cancrinia lasiocarpa
Cancrinia lasiocarpa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Cancrinia lasiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cancrinia lasiocarpa?
Cancrinia lasiocarpa
What is the common name of Cancrinia lasiocarpa?
Lasiocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Cancrinia lasiocarpa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Cancrinia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,