Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanata
ID:
132776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 20 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132105



Common Names

  • Woolly Pericallis
  • Lanate Pericallis
  • Woolly Cineraria


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Description

Pericallis lanata (also called the Woolly Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pericallis lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pericallis lanata var. cyanophthalma (Hook.) A.Hansen & Sunding

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pericallis lanata has bright pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pericallis lanata is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pericallis lanata

Pericallis lanata is found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.

Pericallis lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pericallis lanata?

Pericallis lanata

What is the common name of Pericallis lanata?

Lanata Pericallis

What is the natural habitat of Pericallis lanata?

Pericallis lanata is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92954: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.