Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1987
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100(4): 854 (1987)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127799
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Cainarach Daisy
- Cainarach Eirmocephala
- Cainarach Everlasting
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Vernonia cainarachiensis Hieron. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Eirmocephala cainarachiensis (also called Cainarach Eirmocephala, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Eirmocephala cainarachiensis is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and deeply cut leaves. It is also a great choice for xeriscaping, as it requires very little water and can thrive in dry conditions.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Eirmocephala cainarachiensis is yellow and has a diameter of 8-10 mm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are light green and have a single cotyledon.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Eirmocephala cainarachiensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop. It is also possible to propagate it by cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Eirmocephala cainarachiensis
                        
                            Eirmocephala cainarachiensis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Eirmocephala cainarachiensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Eirmocephala cainarachiensis?
Eirmocephala cainarachiensis
What type of plant is Eirmocephala cainarachiensis?
Eirmocephala cainarachiensis is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Eirmocephala cainarachiensis found?
Eirmocephala cainarachiensis is found in the Mediterranean region.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Eirmocephala 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,