Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 598 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060245
Common Names
- Eggersii Clibadium
- Eggersii Daisy
- Eggersii False Daisy
Description
Clibadium eggersii (also called Eggers' clibadium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Clibadium eggersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clibadium eggersii has a flower with yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clibadium eggersii is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Clibadium eggersii
Clibadium eggersii is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Clibadium eggersii FAQ
What are the common names of Clibadium eggersii?
Common names of Clibadium eggersii include Eggers' clibadium and Eggers' daisy.
What is the natural habitat of Clibadium eggersii?
Clibadium eggersii is native to the Caribbean, where it grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods and meadows.
What are the uses of Clibadium eggersii?
Clibadium eggersii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and stems are used for fodder for livestock.
Species in the Clibadium genus
Clibadium sprucei,
Clibadium erosum,
Clibadium leptophyllum,
Clibadium sodiroi,
Clibadium glabrescens,
Clibadium micranthum,
Clibadium pastazense,
Clibadium microcephalum,
Clibadium remotiflorum,
Clibadium arriagadae,
Clibadium pentaneuron,
Clibadium harlingii,
Clibadium peruvianum,
Clibadium glomeratum,
Clibadium manabiense,
Clibadium subsessilifolium,
Clibadium acuminatum,
Clibadium peruvianum,
Clibadium armanii,
Clibadium grandifolium,
Clibadium eggersii,
Clibadium congestum,
Clibadium leiocarpum,
Clibadium trianae,
Clibadium rhytidophyllum,
Clibadium armanii,
Clibadium arboreum,
Clibadium surinamense,
Clibadium sodiroi,
Clibadium pileorubrum,
Clibadium laxum,
Clibadium sessile,
Clibadium frontinoense,
Clibadium anceps,
Clibadium divaricatum,
Clibadium cordatum,
Clibadium websteri,
Clibadium terebinthinaceum,
Clibadium sylvestre,
Clibadium zarucchii,
Clibadium scandens,
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,