Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Victorian Inst. Advancem. Sci. i. (1855) 37
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113993
Common Names
- Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus
- Woolly-Headed Thistle
- Woolly-Headed Pleuropappus
Description
Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus (also called Cutleaf Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in deserts, chaparral, and grasslands. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are gray-green and covered with short, white hairs. Its flowers are yellow and bloom from April to June.
Uses & Benefits
Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus
Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, and Utah.
Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus?
Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus
What is the common name of Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus?
Woolly Sunray
What is the habitat of Pleuropappus phyllocalymmeus?
It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Species in the Pleuropappus 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,