Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
115368

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


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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.

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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 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

Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199446-1: Based on the initial data import