Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 25.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035691
Common Names
- Woolly Daisy
- Lamb's Ears
- Feltleaf
Synonyms
- Antheropeas lanosum Rydb. [unknown]
- Burrielia lanosa A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Eriophyllum lanosum (also called Woolly Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a woody base and is covered with white hairs. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophyllum lanosum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriophyllum lanosum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophyllum lanosum is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Deadheading is recommended to promote new growth.
Where to Find Eriophyllum lanosum
Eriophyllum lanosum can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Eriophyllum lanosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophyllum lanosum?
Eriophyllum lanosum
What is the common name of Eriophyllum lanosum?
Woolly Eriophyllum
Where does Eriophyllum lanosum grow?
Eriophyllum lanosum is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Eriophyllum genus
Eriophyllum latilobum,
Eriophyllum wallacei,
Eriophyllum lanosum,
Eriophyllum congdonii,
Eriophyllum mohavense,
Eriophyllum nubigenum,
Eriophyllum multicaule,
Eriophyllum lanatum,
Eriophyllum pringlei,
Eriophyllum stoechadifolium,
Eriophyllum ambiguum,
Eriophyllum jepsonii,
Eriophyllum confertiflorum,
Eriophyllum ambrosiodes,
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,