Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87(1): 13 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068374
Common Names
- Hoary Whitlowgrass
- Hoary Whitlow-grass
- Hoary Draba
Synonyms
- Iva dealbata A.Gray [unknown]
- Leuciva dealbata Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Euphrosyne dealbata (also called 'White-flowered Euphrosyne', among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Euphrosyne dealbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euphrosyne dealbata is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphrosyne dealbata is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Euphrosyne dealbata
Euphrosyne dealbata can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala.
Euphrosyne dealbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphrosyne dealbata?
Euphrosyne dealbata
What is the common name of Euphrosyne dealbata?
Hoary Aster
What type of plant is Euphrosyne dealbata?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Euphrosyne genus
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,