Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanata
ID:
127900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 90 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127229



Common Names

  • Woolly Haplocarpha
  • Woolly Cottonweed
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Haplocarpha thunbergii Less. [unknown]
  • Arctotis lanata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Haplocarpha lessingii DC. [unknown]

Description

Haplocarpha lanata (also called woolly haplocarpha, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and grows in moist, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Haplocarpha lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haplocarpha lanata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplocarpha lanata is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Haplocarpha lanata

Haplocarpha lanata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Haplocarpha lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplocarpha lanata?

Haplocarpha lanata

What is the common name of Haplocarpha lanata?

Woolly haplocarpha

What is the growth habit of Haplocarpha lanata?

It is an annual herb

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