Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
31537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Grashoff ex B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 158 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030866

Common Names

  • Carphochaete pringlei
  • Pringle's Carphochaete
  • Pringle's Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Stevia pringlei S.Watson [unknown]
  • Stevia simulans B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Cronquistia pringlei (S.Watson) R.M.King [unknown]
  • Carphochaete pringlei pringlei [unknown]
  • Carphochaete pringlei simulans (B.L.Rob.) B.L.Turner [deprecated]

Description

Carphochaete pringlei (also called Pringle's Woolly Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its woolly, gray-green leaves and white, daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carphochaete pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carphochaete pringlei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carphochaete pringlei is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Carphochaete pringlei

Carphochaete pringlei is native to Mexico and Central America.

Carphochaete pringlei FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Carphochaete pringlei?

Carphochaete pringlei prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the typical size of Carphochaete pringlei?

Carphochaete pringlei typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the blooming period for Carphochaete pringlei?

Carphochaete pringlei blooms from late spring to early summer.

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-129856: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.