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valid
Authors:
Rchb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. : 278
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127981
Common Names
- White-leaf Adenostyles
- White-leaved Adenostyles
- White-headed Daisy
Synonyms
- Adenostyles candidissima Cass. [unknown]
- Adenostyles leucophylla Gremli [unknown]
- Cacalia glabra Mill. [unknown]
- Cacalia tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
- Adenostyles hybrida DC. [unknown]
- Cacalia leucophylla Willd. [unknown]
- Cacalia cordiformis Lam. [unknown]
- Cacalia hybrida Steud. [unknown]
- Cacalia tomentosa Vill. [unknown]
- Adenostyles alpina leucophylla (Willd.) Fiori [unknown]
- Adenostyles alliariae hybrida (DC.) Tutin [unknown]
- Cacalia tomentosa hybrida Vill. [unknown]
- Adenostyles petasites hybrida (Vill.) Arcang. [unknown]
- Senecio tomentosus [Clairv.] [unknown]
- Adenostyles alpina (L.) Kern. [unknown]
- Adenostyles tomentosa Schinz & Thell. [unknown]
- Cacalia calliariae Gouan [unknown]
Description
Adenostyles leucophylla (also called White-Leaf Adenostyles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and a solitary flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostyles leucophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostyles leucophylla has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenostyles leucophylla is a perennial herb that is propagated through seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Adenostyles leucophylla
Adenostyles leucophylla is native to the Mediterranean region.
Adenostyles leucophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostyles leucophylla?
Adenostyles leucophylla
What type of plant is Adenostyles leucophylla?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Adenostyles leucophylla native to?
Europe
What is the growth habit of Adenostyles leucophylla?
Upright, clumping
What is the average height of Adenostyles leucophylla?
2-3 feet
Species in the Adenostyles 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,