Status:
valid
Authors:
(Anth.) C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 24(4): 294 (1986): (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079939
Common Names
- Dolomiaea georgii
- Georg's Dolomiaea
- Georg's Hawkweed
Description
Dolomiaea georgii (also called George's dolomiaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a single erect stem with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dolomiaea georgii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolomiaea georgii has yellow flowers with a white center and a yellow-green seed head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dolomiaea georgii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Dolomiaea georgii
Dolomiaea georgii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California.
Dolomiaea georgii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dolomiaea georgii?
Dolomiaea georgii
What is the common name of Dolomiaea georgii?
Georg's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Dolomiaea georgii?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Dolomiaea genus
Dolomiaea salwinensis,
Dolomiaea forrestii,
Dolomiaea scabrida,
Dolomiaea platylepis,
Dolomiaea lateritia,
Dolomiaea edulis,
Dolomiaea macrocephala,
Dolomiaea georgii,
Dolomiaea berardioidea,
Dolomiaea macrocephala,
Dolomiaea crispoundulata,
Dolomiaea calophylla,
Dolomiaea wardii,
Dolomiaea souliei,
Dolomiaea taraxacifolia,
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.