Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1817: 153.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024648
Common Names
- Domingo's Egletes
- Domingo's Egletes Daisy
- Domingo's Egletes Fleabane
Description
Egletes domingensis (also called Domingo's egletes, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a woody stem and is typically found in dry, open areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Egletes domingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Egletes domingensis has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Egletes domingensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Egletes domingensis
Egletes domingensis is native to the Dominican Republic.
Egletes domingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Egletes domingensis?
Egletes domingensis
What is the natural habitat of Egletes domingensis?
Egletes domingensis is native to the Dominican Republic.
What are the uses of Egletes domingensis?
Egletes domingensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Egletes 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,