Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bolus) Heine
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 7: 138 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139136
Common Names
- Epappose Calomeria
- Calomeria Epapposa
- Epappose Calomeria Grass
Description
Calomeria epapposa (also called Epappose Calomeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an upright habit and its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Calomeria epapposa is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calomeria epapposa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calomeria epapposa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Rooting hormone can be used to help promote root growth.
Where to Find Calomeria epapposa
Calomeria epapposa is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Calomeria epapposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calomeria epapposa?
Calomeria epapposa
What type of plant is Calomeria epapposa?
Annual herb
Where is Calomeria epapposa found?
South America
Species in the Calomeria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,