Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sodiroi
ID:
22518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 379 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021847



Common Names

  • Erato sodiroi
  • Pale-flowered erato
  • White-flowered erato


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Description

Erato sodiroi (also called Sodiro's Erato, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erato sodiroi is an edible plant that can be used in salads and soups. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erato sodiroi is yellow with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erato sodiroi is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Erato sodiroi

Erato sodiroi is native to South America and can be found in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Erato sodiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erato sodiroi?

Erato sodiroi

What is the common name of Erato sodiroi?

Sodiro's Erato

What is the natural habitat of Erato sodiroi?

High elevation grasslands in Ecuador

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-121127: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.