Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nubigenum
ID:
71890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene ex A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 25.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071219

Common Names

  • Woolly Sunray
  • Woolly Eriophyllum
  • Eriophyllum Nubigenum

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Description

Eriophyllum nubigenum (also called White Woolly Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophyllum nubigenum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriophyllum nubigenum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophyllum nubigenum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or seeds. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Eriophyllum nubigenum

Eriophyllum nubigenum can be found in the mountains of western North America.

Eriophyllum nubigenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophyllum nubigenum?

Eriophyllum nubigenum

What is the family of Eriophyllum nubigenum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Eriophyllum nubigenum?

Cloudy Woolly Daisy

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-27998: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.