Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
82960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 222 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082289



Common Names

  • Ericoides' Dolichothrix
  • Ericoides' Hairgrass
  • Ericoides' Needlegrass


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Description

Dolichothrix ericoides (also called heath wire-lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dolichothrix ericoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dolichothrix ericoides has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolichothrix ericoides is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Dolichothrix ericoides

Dolichothrix ericoides is native to South America and can be found in areas with high humidity and plenty of sunlight, such as in rainforests and along riverbanks.

Dolichothrix ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dolichothrix ericoides?

Dolichothrix ericoides

What is the common name of Dolichothrix ericoides?

Heath Cotton-grass

What is the natural habitat of Dolichothrix ericoides?

Dry grasslands, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas

Species in the Dolichothrix genus

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-38807: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.