Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 169. 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075102
Common Names
- Pappobolus senex
- Old Man's Cotton
- Old Man's Beard
Synonyms
- Helianthopsis senex S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Pappobolus senex (also called Old Man's Beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus senex is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its attractive, white flowers and its ability to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappobolus senex is yellow, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus senex is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Pappobolus senex
Pappobolus senex can be found in Central and South America.
Pappobolus senex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus senex?
Pappobolus senex
What type of plant is Pappobolus senex?
A perennial herb
Where does Pappobolus senex grow?
It is native to South America
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,