Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
42395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steetz) Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 621 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041724



Common Names

  • Podolepis capillaris
  • Hairy Podolepis
  • Hairy Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Podolepis siemssenia F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Podolepis siemssenii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Scalia capillaris Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Podolepis capillaris (also called Capillary Podolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Podolepis capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podolepis capillaris has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podolepis capillaris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Podolepis capillaris

Podolepis capillaris is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Podolepis capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podolepis capillaris?

Podolepis capillaris

What are the common names of Podolepis capillaris?

Hairy thistle

What is the natural habitat of Podolepis capillaris?

It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Joachim Steetz (1804-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steetz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238952-1: Based on the initial data import