Status:
valid
Authors:
Cockayne & Allan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. 1934: xlviii. 47 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114697
Common Names
- Incana Craspedia
- Craspedia
- Incana
Description
Craspedia incana (also called Woollyheads, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter and has a woolly stem and leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert areas and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Craspedia incana is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Craspedia incana is a yellow-orange color with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craspedia incana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Craspedia incana
Craspedia incana can be found in grasslands and open woodlands in Australia and New Zealand.
Craspedia incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craspedia incana?
Craspedia incana
What is the common name of Craspedia incana?
Hoary Billy-buttons
What is the natural habitat of Craspedia incana?
Grasslands and disturbed sites
Species in the Craspedia genus
Craspedia canens,
Craspedia jamesii,
Craspedia leucantha,
Craspedia aurantia,
Craspedia costiniana,
Craspedia major,
Craspedia crocata,
Craspedia glauca,
Craspedia adenophora,
Craspedia gracilis,
Craspedia haplorrhiza,
Craspedia macrocephala,
Craspedia minor,
Craspedia variabilis,
Craspedia robusta,
Craspedia uniflora,
Craspedia coolaminica,
Craspedia incana,
Craspedia maxgrayi,
Craspedia lanata,
Craspedia paludicola,
Craspedia lamicola,
Craspedia glabrata,
Craspedia alba,
Craspedia preminghana,
Craspedia cynurica,
Craspedia rosulata,
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,