Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffulta
ID:
127897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) L.Martins

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 152(4): 459 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127226



Common Names

  • Woolly Klasea
  • Woolly Groundsel
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Serratula suffulta Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Klasea suffulta (also called Klasea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean. It is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and grows in dry, grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Klasea suffulta 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

Klasea suffulta 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

Klasea suffulta is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Klasea suffulta

Klasea suffulta can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Klasea suffulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Klasea suffulta?

Klasea suffulta

What is the common name of Klasea suffulta?

Suffulta klasea

What is the growth habit of Klasea suffulta?

It is an annual herb

Species in the Klasea genus

Klasea gracillima, Klasea erucifolia, Klasea centauroides, Klasea kotschyi, Klasea haussknechtii, Klasea cardunculus, Klasea flavescens, Klasea khuzistanica, Klasea aphyllopoda, Klasea radiata, Klasea chartacea, Klasea cerinthifolia, Klasea hastifolia, Klasea lyratifolia, Klasea suffruticulosa, Klasea lasiocephala, Klasea aznavouriana, Klasea coriacea, Klasea pallida, Klasea lycopifolia, Klasea centauroides, Klasea leptoclada, Klasea bulgarica, Klasea pinnatifida, Klasea viciifolia, Klasea latifolia, Klasea procumbens, Klasea legionensis, Klasea biebersteiniana, Klasea grandifolia, Klasea bogdensis, Klasea serratuloides, Klasea melanocheila, Klasea pusilla, Klasea nudicaulis, Klasea kurdica, Klasea marginata, Klasea cretica, Klasea bornmuelleri, Klasea hakkiarica, Klasea integrifolia, Klasea sogdiana, Klasea suffulta, Klasea mouterdei, Klasea lycopifolia, Klasea baetica, Klasea quinquefolia, Klasea dissecta, Klasea pinnatifida, Klasea oligocephala,

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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Martins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Martins' in the authors string.