Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
128149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 37 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127478



Common Names

  • Desmanthodium fruticosum
  • Bushy Desmanthodium
  • Bushy Cottonweed


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Description

Desmanthodium fruticosum (also called shrubby desmanthodium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmanthodium fruticosum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmanthodium fruticosum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmanthodium fruticosum is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Desmanthodium fruticosum

Desmanthodium fruticosum can be found in the South African provinces of Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape.

Desmanthodium fruticosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmanthodium fruticosum?

Desmanthodium fruticosum

What is the common name of Desmanthodium fruticosum?

Shrubby Desmanthodium

What is the natural habitat of Desmanthodium fruticosum?

Grasslands and meadows

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-88476: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.