Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts v. (1861) 140.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078111
Common Names
- Werneria Carnulosa
- Carnulosa Werneria
- Werneria
Description
Werneria carnulosa (also called Alpine Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are linear to lance-shaped. It is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria carnulosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werneria carnulosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are long and narrow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werneria carnulosa is an herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Werneria carnulosa
Werneria carnulosa is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Werneria carnulosa FAQ
What is the growth habit of Werneria carnulosa?
Werneria carnulosa is an annual or biennial plant with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
What are the common uses of Werneria carnulosa?
Werneria carnulosa is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
What is the optimal soil type for Werneria carnulosa?
Werneria carnulosa prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.
Species in the Werneria genus
Werneria glaberrima,
Werneria nubigena,
Werneria orbignyana,
Werneria apiculata,
Werneria obtusiloba,
Werneria villosa,
Werneria pumila,
Werneria melanandra,
Werneria cochlearis,
Werneria caespitosa,
Werneria macbridei,
Werneria pygmaea,
Werneria heteroloba,
Werneria staticifolia,
Werneria weberbaueriana,
Werneria solivifolia,
Werneria aretioides,
Werneria carnulosa,
Werneria pectinata,
Werneria spathulata,
Werneria graminifolia,
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,