Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
113963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 334 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113292



Common Names

  • Prostrate Egletes
  • Egletes Prostrata
  • Prostrate Sea-lavender


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Synonyms

  • Matricaria prostrata Sw. [unknown]
  • Grangea domingensis (Cass.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Xerobius lanatus Cass. [unknown]
  • Egletes bellidiflora Less. [unknown]
  • Egletes prostrata prostrata [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum lanatum Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Pyrethrum simplicifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Eyselia bellidiflora Rchb. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum prostratum Pers. [unknown]
  • Egletes domingensis glabrata DC. [unknown]

Description

Egletes prostrata (also called Prostrate Egletes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Egletes prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Egletes prostrata is a small yellow flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Egletes prostrata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Egletes prostrata

Egletes prostrata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Iberian Peninsula, and in North Africa.

Egletes prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Egletes prostrata?

Egletes prostrata

What is the common name of Egletes prostrata?

Prostrate Egletes

What is the habitat of Egletes prostrata?

It is found in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and roadsides.

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-735: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.