Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
72584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 52: 173 (-174) (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071913

Common Names

  • Woolly Daisy
  • Woolly Daisybush
  • Woolly Westoniella

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Description

Westoniella lanuginosa (also called Woolly Westoniella, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, and grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a purple center.

Uses & Benefits

Westoniella lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Westoniella lanuginosa has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westoniella lanuginosa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Westoniella lanuginosa

Westoniella lanuginosa can be found in the western United States, particularly in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Westoniella lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Westoniella lanuginosa?

Westoniella lanuginosa

What is the common name of Westoniella lanuginosa?

Lanuginose Westoniella

What type of plant is Westoniella lanuginosa?

Herbaceous annual

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-28672: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.