Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasyphyllum
ID:
36676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 60: 23 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036005



Common Names

  • Culcitium dasyphyllum
  • Woolly-leaved Culcitium
  • Dasyphyllum Culcitium


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Description

Culcitium dasyphyllum (also called 'Woolly-leaved Culcitium', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, open grasslands and disturbed habitats. It has yellow flowers and woolly, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Culcitium dasyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Culcitium dasyphyllum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Culcitium dasyphyllum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Culcitium dasyphyllum

Culcitium dasyphyllum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and limestone cliffs.

Culcitium dasyphyllum FAQ

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Culcitium dasyphyllum

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Thick-leaved Culcitium

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Asteraceae

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,