Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcanica
ID:
53112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 379 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052441



Common Names

  • Erato vulcanica
  • Vulcanic Erato
  • Vulcanic Erato Plant


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Synonyms

  • Liabum insigne V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Munnozia anatina (Benoist) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Munnozia vulcanica (Klatt) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Liabum anatinum Benoist [unknown]
  • Liabum vulcanicum Klatt [unknown]

Description

Erato vulcanica (also called Vulcan erato, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ecuador. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erato vulcanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erato vulcanica is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and pale green with short, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erato vulcanica is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Erato vulcanica

Erato vulcanica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry areas.

Erato vulcanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erato vulcanica?

Erato vulcanica

What type of plant is Erato vulcanica?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Erato vulcanica?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-1510: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.