Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 109: 38 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128170
Common Names
- Gray Haplopappus
- Gray Fleabane
- Gray Daisy
Synonyms
- Chroilema subcanescens Bernh. [unknown]
- Aster griseus Kuntze [unknown]
- Haplodiscus exserens Phil. [unknown]
- Pyrrocoma canescens Phil. [unknown]
- Haplopappus canescens exserens Reiche [unknown]
- Haplopappus argenteus Steud. [unknown]
- Grindelia canescens Bertero [unknown]
- Haplopappus polycladus Phil. [unknown]
Description
Haplopappus canescens (also called Gray Haplopappus, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads with a single yellow ray floret and a yellow center of disc florets. It is native to North America and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Haplopappus canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplopappus canescens is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplopappus canescens is a perennial species of plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated through division of the root system in early spring. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to plant it in well-drained soil and water it regularly. It can also be propagated through seed in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Haplopappus canescens
Haplopappus canescens is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.
Haplopappus canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplopappus canescens?
Haplopappus canescens
What is the common name of Haplopappus canescens?
Gray Haplopappus
What is the family of Haplopappus canescens?
Asteraceae
Species in the Haplopappus genus
Haplopappus hookerianus,
Haplopappus platylepis,
Haplopappus remyanus,
Haplopappus paucidentatus,
Haplopappus angustifolius,
Haplopappus valparadisiacus,
Haplopappus cerberoanus,
Haplopappus racemiger,
Haplopappus pedunculosus,
Haplopappus philippii,
Haplopappus macrocephalus,
Haplopappus vicuniensis,
Haplopappus phyllophorus,
Haplopappus diplopappus,
Haplopappus integerrimus,
Haplopappus donianus,
Haplopappus rigidus,
Haplopappus pinnatifidus,
Haplopappus linifolius,
Haplopappus mucronatus,
Haplopappus retinervius,
Haplopappus rengifoanus,
Haplopappus chrysanthemifolius,
Haplopappus struthionum,
Haplopappus mendocinus,
Haplopappus albicans,
Haplopappus humilis,
Haplopappus nahuelbutae,
Haplopappus baylahuen,
Haplopappus marginalis,
Haplopappus graveolens,
Haplopappus ischnos,
Haplopappus multifolius,
Haplopappus pristiphyllus,
Haplopappus ochagavianus,
Haplopappus bezanillanus,
Haplopappus deserticola,
Haplopappus anthylloides,
Haplopappus coquimbensis,
Haplopappus rotundifolius,
Haplopappus uncinatus,
Haplopappus parvifolius,
Haplopappus fremonti,
Haplopappus pinea,
Haplopappus kingi,
Haplopappus serrulatus,
Haplopappus ferreyrae,
Haplopappus pulchellus,
Haplopappus decurrens,
Haplopappus reicheanus,
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,