Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haegi) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 104: 119 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080448
Common Names
- Chrysocephalum eremaeum
- Eremaeum Chrysocephalum
- Chrysocephalum
Description
Chrysocephalum eremaeum (also called Erem's chrysocephalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocephalum eremaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysocephalum eremaeum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysocephalum eremaeum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chrysocephalum eremaeum
Chrysocephalum eremaeum is native to Australia and is found in the temperate regions of the continent, from Western Australia to New South Wales.
Chrysocephalum eremaeum FAQ
What are the common names of Chrysocephalum eremaeum?
Chrysocephalum eremaeum is commonly known as Erem's Chrysocephalum.
What is the natural habitat of Chrysocephalum eremaeum?
Chrysocephalum eremaeum is native to Australia and is found in dry, disturbed sites, grasslands, and roadsides.
What is the flower color of Chrysocephalum eremaeum?
Chrysocephalum eremaeum has yellow flowers.
Species in the Chrysocephalum genus
Chrysocephalum apiculatum,
Chrysocephalum semipapposum,
Chrysocephalum vitellinum,
Chrysocephalum baxteri,
Chrysocephalum puteale,
Chrysocephalum adpressum,
Chrysocephalum eremaeum,
Chrysocephalum sericeum,
Chrysocephalum pterochaetum,
Chrysocephalum adpesssum,
Chrysocephalum gilesii,
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,