Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
69576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
(1808). Pl. Aequinoct. [Humboldt & Bonpland] 2(9)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068905

Common Names

  • Culcitium canescens
  • Grey Mouse-ear
  • Hoary Cudweed

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Synonyms

  • Senecio boyacensis (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio canescens (Humb. & Bonpl.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Culcitium rufescens canescens (Bonpl.) Benoist [unknown]
  • Culcitium canescens canescens [unknown]
  • Senecio canescens canescens [unknown]
  • Culcitium boyacense Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio canescens monocephalus (Wedd.) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Culcitium canescens (also called Hoary Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Culcitium canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Culcitium canescens has small yellow flowers with a single pistil and five stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Culcitium canescens is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Culcitium canescens

Culcitium canescens is native to Spain and can be found in the Pyrenees region.

Culcitium canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Culcitium canescens?

Culcitium canescens

What is the common name of Culcitium canescens?

Hoary Culcitium

What type of plant is Culcitium canescens?

Herb

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-25750: Based on the initial data import
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.