Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
130147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 406 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129476

Common Names

  • Parvifolia Antennaria
  • Small-Leaved Antennaria
  • Small-Leaved Everlasting

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Description

Antennaria parvifolia (also called small-leaved pussytoes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 meters. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Antennaria parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antennaria parvifolia is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antennaria parvifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Antennaria parvifolia

Antennaria parvifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Wyoming.

Antennaria parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antennaria parvifolia?

Antennaria parvifolia

What type of plant is Antennaria parvifolia?

Antennaria parvifolia is a flowering plant

Where does Antennaria parvifolia grow?

Antennaria parvifolia is native to North America

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-90406: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.