Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentolanata
ID:
126939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Govaerts

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 15 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126268



Common Names

  • Tomentolanata Cineraria
  • Woolly Cineraria
  • Woolly Dusty Miller


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria tomentosa Less. [unknown]
  • Senecio lanatus L.f. [unknown]

Description

Cineraria tomentolanata (also called Woolly Cineraria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an erect stem and its leaves are alternate, oblong and covered with hairs. Its flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm. It grows in dry scrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria tomentolanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cineraria tomentolanata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria tomentolanata is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cineraria tomentolanata

Cineraria tomentolanata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in gardens and nurseries in this region.

Cineraria tomentolanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cineraria tomentolanata?

Cineraria tomentolanata

What is the common name of Cineraria tomentolanata?

Woolly Cineraria

What is the natural habitat of Cineraria tomentolanata?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

Species in the Cineraria genus

Cineraria longipes, Cineraria deltoidea, Cineraria geraniifolia, Cineraria lobata, Cineraria saxifraga, Cineraria britteniae, Cineraria mollis, Cineraria albicans, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria atriplicifolia, Cineraria ngwenyensis, Cineraria arctotidea, Cineraria dryogeton, Cineraria canescens, Cineraria decipiens, Cineraria pulchra, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria burkei, Cineraria mitellifolia, Cineraria abyssinica, Cineraria microglossa, Cineraria laxiflora, Cineraria glandulosa, Cineraria erodioides, Cineraria anampoza, Cineraria pinnata, Cineraria lyratiformis, Cineraria huilensis, Cineraria magnicephala, Cineraria exilis, Cineraria platycarpa, Cineraria austrotransvaalensis, Cineraria sebaldii, Cineraria densiflora, Cineraria parvifolia, Cineraria tomentosolanatus, Cineraria mazoensis, Cineraria grandibracteata, Cineraria dieterlenii, Cineraria polycephala, Cineraria tomentolanata, Cineraria humifusa, Cineraria albomontana, Cineraria geifolia, Cineraria aspera, Cineraria vagans, Cineraria alchemilloides, Cineraria cyanomontana, Cineraria vallis-pacis, Cineraria tomentolanatus,

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,

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