Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocarpa
ID:
135886

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


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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.

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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 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-9597: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.