Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
126789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 316 (1983): (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126118



Common Names

  • Fasciculate Edmondia
  • Clustered Edmondia
  • Fasciculate Rock Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Xeranthemum fasciculatum Andrews [unknown]
  • Helichrysum fasciculatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Aphelexis fasciculata (Andrews) D.Don [unknown]
  • Helichrysum sesamoides fasciculatum Harv. [unknown]
  • Helipterum fasciculatum DC. [unknown]
  • Aphelexis fasciculata D.Don [unknown]

Description

Edmondia fasciculata (also called the 'Fasciculate Edmondia', among many other common names) is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eucyclidae. It is found in shallow waters in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea to the Philippines. It inhabits coral reefs and sandy substrates.

Uses & Benefits

Edmondia fasciculata has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock. It also has many benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife, improving soil fertility, and providing a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Edmondia fasciculata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edmondia fasciculata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Edmondia fasciculata

Edmondia fasciculata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Edmondia fasciculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Edmondia fasciculata?

Edmondia fasciculata

What is the common name of Edmondia fasciculata?

Clustered Edmondia

What is the habitat of Edmondia fasciculata?

It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

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-87168: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.