Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
senex
ID:
75773

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 169. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075102

Common Names

  • Pappobolus senex
  • Old Man's Cotton
  • Old Man's Beard

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Synonyms

  • Helianthopsis senex S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Pappobolus senex (also called Old Man's Beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pappobolus senex is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its attractive, white flowers and its ability to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pappobolus senex is yellow, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappobolus senex is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Pappobolus senex

Pappobolus senex can be found in Central and South America.

Pappobolus senex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappobolus senex?

Pappobolus senex

What type of plant is Pappobolus senex?

A perennial herb

Where does Pappobolus senex grow?

It is native to South America

Species in the Pappobolus genus

Pappobolus sagasteguii, Pappobolus hypargyreus, Pappobolus verbesinoides, Pappobolus verbesinoides, Pappobolus schillingii, Pappobolus microphyllus, Pappobolus discolor, Pappobolus sanchezii, Pappobolus imbaburensis, Pappobolus stuebelii, Pappobolus viridior, Pappobolus ecuadoriensis, Pappobolus smithii, Pappobolus matthewsii, Pappobolus acutifolius, Pappobolus lehmannii, Pappobolus subniveus, Pappobolus acuminatus, Pappobolus argenteus, Pappobolus youngiorum, Pappobolus senex, Pappobolus robinsonii, Pappobolus lanatus, Pappobolus nigrescens, Pappobolus storkhortonianus, Pappobolus davidii, Pappobolus lodicatus, Pappobolus decumbens, Pappobolus cajamarcensis, Pappobolus jelskii, Pappobolus hypargyreus, Pappobolus woodsonianus, Pappobolus senex, Pappobolus cinerascens, Pappobolus andinus, Pappobolus hutchisonii, Pappobolus amoenus, Pappobolus juncosae, Pappobolus mollicomus, Pappobolus macranthus,

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

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969072-1: Based on the initial data import