Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
1855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100(4): 852 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001184



Common Names

  • Cyrtocymura lanuginosa
  • Woolly-leaved Cudweed
  • Woolly-stemmed Cudweed


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Description

Cyrtocymura lanuginosa (also called Woolly-leaved Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtocymura lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is known to attract bees and other beneficial insects, and can be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtocymura lanuginosa has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtocymura lanuginosa is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial native to North America. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Cyrtocymura lanuginosa

Cyrtocymura lanuginosa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Cyrtocymura lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtocymura lanuginosa?

Cyrtocymura lanuginosa

What is the common name of Cyrtocymura lanuginosa?

Woolly-stemmed Cymura

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtocymura lanuginosa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944991-1: Based on the initial data import