Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 223 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126312
Common Names
- Pappobolus
- Cinerascens
- Silverbush
Description
Pappobolus cinerascens (also called Ashy Pappobolus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white ray florets and yellow disc florets, and is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to help control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappobolus cinerascens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus cinerascens is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Pappobolus cinerascens
Pappobolus cinerascens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Pappobolus cinerascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus cinerascens?
Pappobolus cinerascens
What is the common name of Pappobolus cinerascens?
Ashy Pappobolus
What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus cinerascens?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa
Species in the Pappobolus genus
Pappobolus sagasteguii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus schillingii,
Pappobolus microphyllus,
Pappobolus discolor,
Pappobolus sanchezii,
Pappobolus imbaburensis,
Pappobolus stuebelii,
Pappobolus viridior,
Pappobolus ecuadoriensis,
Pappobolus smithii,
Pappobolus matthewsii,
Pappobolus acutifolius,
Pappobolus lehmannii,
Pappobolus subniveus,
Pappobolus acuminatus,
Pappobolus argenteus,
Pappobolus youngiorum,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus robinsonii,
Pappobolus lanatus,
Pappobolus nigrescens,
Pappobolus storkhortonianus,
Pappobolus davidii,
Pappobolus lodicatus,
Pappobolus decumbens,
Pappobolus cajamarcensis,
Pappobolus jelskii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus woodsonianus,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus cinerascens,
Pappobolus andinus,
Pappobolus hutchisonii,
Pappobolus amoenus,
Pappobolus juncosae,
Pappobolus mollicomus,
Pappobolus macranthus,
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,