Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond. & F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13(3): 600 (2001): (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132697
Common Names
- Woolly Daisy
- Woolly Daisybush
- Woolly Groundsel
Description
Leiocarpa tomentosa (also called Woolly-fruited Carrot, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leiocarpa tomentosa is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiocarpa tomentosa has small, yellow flowers, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiocarpa tomentosa is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Leiocarpa tomentosa
Leiocarpa tomentosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Leiocarpa tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiocarpa tomentosa?
Leiocarpa tomentosa
What is the common name of Leiocarpa tomentosa?
Woolly Leiocarpa
What is the family of Leiocarpa tomentosa?
Asteraceae
Species in the Leiocarpa genus
Leiocarpa pluriseta,
Leiocarpa serpens,
Leiocarpa brevicompta,
Leiocarpa gatesii,
Leiocarpa semicalva,
Leiocarpa websteri,
Leiocarpa leptolepis,
Leiocarpa panaetioides,
Leiocarpa tomentosa,
Leiocarpa supina,
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,