Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
holosericea
ID:
8543

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100: 587 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007872



Common Names

  • Echinocoryne Holosericea
  • Holosericea Echinocoryne
  • Holosericea Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia holosericea (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia holosericea Mart. [unknown]
  • Vernonia holosericea Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia lindbergii (Baker) H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Echinocoryne holosericea (also called Velvet Sea-Rocket, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocoryne holosericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocoryne holosericea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocoryne holosericea is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Echinocoryne holosericea

Echinocoryne holosericea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grassy areas.

Echinocoryne holosericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocoryne holosericea?

Echinocoryne holosericea

What is the family of Echinocoryne holosericea?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Echinocoryne holosericea?

Grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes

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-107613: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.