Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
65303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Francisc. 4: 384 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064632



Common Names

  • Carnosa Leucosyris
  • Cotton Thistle
  • Leucosyris Cotton Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Aster intricatus (A.Gray) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Bigelowia carnosa Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera carnosa (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster carnosus A.Gray ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Leucosyris carnosa carnosa [unknown]
  • Leucosyris carnosa intricata (A.Gray) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Linosyris carnosa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera carnosa carnosa [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera carnosa intricata (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Arida carnosa (A.Gray) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. [unknown]

Description

Leucosyris carnosa (also called Woolly Leucosyris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to South Africa and usually grows in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leucosyris carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucosyris carnosa has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3mm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucosyris carnosa is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly and watered deeply. Deadheading is recommended to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Leucosyris carnosa

Leucosyris carnosa is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Leucosyris carnosa FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Leucosyris carnosa?

Leucosyris carnosa prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What are the water requirements for Leucosyris carnosa?

Leucosyris carnosa requires moderate amounts of water.

What is the best fertilizer for Leucosyris carnosa?

A balanced fertilizer is best for Leucosyris carnosa.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139218-2: Based on the initial data import