Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
128230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 12: 249 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127559



Common Names

  • Egletes repens
  • Creeping Egletes
  • Creeping Egletes Plant


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Description

Egletes repens (also called Creeping Egletes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It has a prostrate growth habit and its leaves are small and linear. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Egletes repens is used as an ornamental plant, as it is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in rock gardens or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Egletes repens is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Egletes repens is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Egletes repens

Egletes repens is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Egletes repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Egletes repens?

Egletes repens

What is the common name of Egletes repens?

Creeping Egletes

What is the natural habitat of Egletes repens?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, mainly in the Americas

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,

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