Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floccosa
ID:
138244

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 499 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137573



Common Names

  • Cullumia Floccosa
  • Floccosa
  • Cullumia


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Description

Cullumia floccosa (also called Woolly Cullumia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cullumia floccosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, as well as to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cullumia floccosa is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cullumia floccosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cullumia floccosa

Cullumia floccosa is native to the Andes and can be found in the high-altitude grasslands.

Cullumia floccosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cullumia floccosa?

Cullumia floccosa

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98251: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.