Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts : 65
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074692
Common Names
- Wislizen's Carphochaete
- Wislizen's Burrweed
- Burrweed
Description
Carphochaete wislizeni (also called Wislizen's carphochaete, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are deeply lobed and covered in white hairs. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Carphochaete wislizeni is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carphochaete wislizeni is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carphochaete wislizeni is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Carphochaete wislizeni
Carphochaete wislizeni can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Carphochaete wislizeni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carphochaete wislizeni?
Carphochaete wislizeni
What is the common name of Carphochaete wislizeni?
Wislizen's Carphochaete
Where is Carphochaete wislizeni native to?
Southwestern North America
Species in the Carphochaete 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,