Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymnioides
ID:
33120

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 318 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032449



Common Names

  • Erato polymnioides
  • Many-flowered Erato
  • Many-flowered Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Munnozia polymnioides (DC.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Liabum pallatangense Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Erato polymnioides (also called Polymnia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers sunny, dry areas such as grasslands and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Erato polymnioides is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erato polymnioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and spiny. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with spiny edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erato polymnioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring or late fall. The seeds should be sown 1/4 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart. Once established, it can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Erato polymnioides

Erato polymnioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with full sun and well-drained soil.

Erato polymnioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erato polymnioides?

Erato polymnioides

What is the common name of Erato polymnioides?

Many-flowered Erato

What is the habitat of Erato polymnioides?

Dry, open woods 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