Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
127893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. (Torr. & A. Gray) 2(1): 66. 1841 [May 1841]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127222



Common Names

  • Woolly Carphephorus
  • Woolly Cottonweed
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Liatris tomentosa Michx. [unknown]
  • Liatris tomentosa Michaux [unknown]
  • Carphephorus tomentosus tomentosus [unknown]
  • Carphephorus tomentosus walteri (Elliott) Fernald [unknown]
  • Liatris walteri Elliott [unknown]

Description

Carphephorus tomentosus (also called woolly carphephorus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and grows in moist, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carphephorus tomentosus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carphephorus tomentosus is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem with small yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carphephorus tomentosus is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Carphephorus tomentosus

Carphephorus tomentosus can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Carphephorus tomentosus FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Carphephorus tomentosus?

Carphephorus tomentosus grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Carphephorus tomentosus?

Carphephorus tomentosus prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

What is the best way to propagate Carphephorus tomentosus?

Carphephorus tomentosus can be propagated through seed or cuttings.

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-88226: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.