Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
7353

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 5(2) 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006682

Common Names

  • Lanigera Pogonolepis
  • Pogonolepis Lanigera
  • Lanigera Pogonolepis

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Description

Pogonolepis lanigera (also called the Woolly Beard-lichen, among many other common names) is a species of fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It has a gray-green thallus with a woolly surface and a short, central, erect, branched podetium. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows on bark, rock, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonolepis lanigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pogonolepis lanigera has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonolepis lanigera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pogonolepis lanigera

Pogonolepis lanigera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Pogonolepis lanigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogonolepis lanigera?

Pogonolepis lanigera

What is the common name of Pogonolepis lanigera?

Woolly pogonolepis

Where does Pogonolepis lanigera grow?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Pogonolepis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-106447: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.