Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Wolff) Mathias & Constance
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 33: 169 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031183
Common Names
- Tripartita Eremocharis
- Tripartite Eremocharis
- Eremocharis Tripartita
Synonyms
- Asteriscium tripartitum H.Wolff [unknown]
Description
Eremocharis tripartita (also called 'Three-part Eremocharis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eremocharis tripartita has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating coughs and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremocharis tripartita is a small, yellow-white flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremocharis tripartita is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Eremocharis tripartita
Eremocharis tripartita is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Eremocharis tripartita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremocharis tripartita?
Eremocharis tripartita
What are the common names of Eremocharis tripartita?
Three-parted Daisy and Three-parted Daisy-bush
What is the natural habitat of Eremocharis tripartita?
Eremocharis tripartita is found in dry, open grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Eremocharis genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,