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
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.
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 Pericallis genus
Pericallis papyracea,
Pericallis steetzii,
Pericallis aurita,
Pericallis malvifolia,
Pericallis tussilaginis,
Pericallis multiflora,
Pericallis appendiculata,
Pericallis murrayi,
Pericallis echinata,
Pericallis hansenii,
Pericallis hybrida,
Pericallis hadrosoma,
Pericallis lanata,
Pericallis webbii,
Pericallis cruenta,
Pericallis menezesii,
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,