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
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.
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 Culcitium genus
Culcitium pflanzii,
Culcitium neaei,
Culcitium nivale,
Culcitium albifolium,
Culcitium dasyphyllum,
Culcitium herrerae,
Culcitium magellanicum,
Culcitium peruvianum,
Culcitium canescens,
Culcitium depressum,
Culcitium haenkei,
Culcitium candidum,
Culcitium serratifolium,
Culcitium oligocephalum,
Culcitium rufescens,
Culcitium canescens,
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,