Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
eriocephala
ID:
28103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 482 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027432

Common Names

  • Westoniella eriocephala
  • Eriocephala Westoniella
  • Eriocephala's Westoniella

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Description

Westoniella eriocephala (also called Bristly Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, rocky soils and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Westoniella eriocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Westoniella eriocephala is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westoniella eriocephala is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Westoniella eriocephala

Westoniella eriocephala is native to the Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Westoniella eriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Westoniella eriocephala?

Westoniella eriocephala

What are the common names of Westoniella eriocephala?

Woolly Daisy, Woolly Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Westoniella eriocephala?

Westoniella eriocephala is native to parts of Australia.

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-126515: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.