Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 83 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000144



Common Names

  • Lychnocephalus tomentosus
  • Woolly-headed Groundsel
  • Woolly-headed Ragwort


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Description

Lychnocephalus tomentosus (also called Woolly-headed Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnocephalus tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lychnocephalus tomentosus is a yellow-rayed flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnocephalus tomentosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be potted on as soon as they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter.

Where to Find Lychnocephalus tomentosus

Lychnocephalus tomentosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Lychnocephalus tomentosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnocephalus tomentosus?

Lychnocephalus tomentosus

What is the common name of Lychnocephalus tomentosus?

Woolly-headed thistle

What is the habitat of Lychnocephalus tomentosus?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky places

Species in the Lychnocephalus genus

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:231277-1: Based on the initial data import