Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
howellii
ID:
1724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(16): 174 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001053

Common Names

  • Antennaria howellii
  • Howell's Pussytoes
  • Howell's Catsfoot

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Synonyms

  • Antennaria howellii howellii [unknown]
  • Antennaria howellii howellii [unknown]

Description

Antennaria howellii (also called Howell's Pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria howellii is a medicinal plant, used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antennaria howellii sub. canadensis (Greene) R.J.Bayer
Antennaria howellii sub. howellii
Antennaria howellii sub. neodioica (Greene) R.J.Bayer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Antennaria howellii flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria howellii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Antennaria howellii

Antennaria howellii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Colorado.

Antennaria howellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria howellii?

Antennaria howellii

What is the common name of Antennaria howellii?

Howell's Pussytoes

What is the natural habitat of Antennaria howellii?

It is found in dry, open woods and grasslands in the western United States.

Species in the Antennaria genus

Antennaria dioiciformis, Antennaria howellii, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria carpatica, Antennaria monocephala, Antennaria virginica, Antennaria rousseaui, Antennaria dimorpha, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria racemosa, Antennaria chilensis, Antennaria rosea, Antennaria flagellaris, Antennaria neglecta, Antennaria anaphaloides, Antennaria parlinii, Antennaria dioica, Antennaria sleumeri, Antennaria aromatica, Antennaria caucasica, Antennaria stenophylla, Antennaria umbrinella, Antennaria rosulata, Antennaria geyeri, Antennaria plantaginea, Antennaria pseudoarenicola, Antennaria plantaginifolia, Antennaria arcuata, Antennaria boecheriana, Antennaria luzuloides, Antennaria densifolia, Antennaria nordhageniana, Antennaria friesiana, Antennaria alpina, Antennaria soliceps, Antennaria solitaria, Antennaria argentea, Antennaria canescens, Antennaria marginata, Antennaria pulchella, Antennaria media, Antennaria suffrutescens, Antennaria parvifolia, Antennaria microphylla, Antennaria lanata, Antennaria corymbosa, Antennaria pulcherrima, Antennaria parviflora, Antennaria sawyeri,

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-1010: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.