Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
auriculatus
ID:
57505

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacLeish & H.Schumacher

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 9(1): 86. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056834



Common Names

  • Earleaf Eremanthus
  • Ear-leaf Eremanthus
  • Ear-leaved Eremanthus


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Description

Eremanthus auriculatus (also called Earleaf Eremanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem, lanceolate leaves and white flower heads. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eremanthus auriculatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to make herbal tea and has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremanthus auriculatus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremanthus auriculatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. The plant can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Eremanthus auriculatus

Eremanthus auriculatus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Eremanthus auriculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremanthus auriculatus?

Eremanthus auriculatus

What is the common name of Eremanthus auriculatus?

Earleaf Eremanthus

What is the natural habitat of Eremanthus auriculatus?

Dry grasslands, woodlands and scrublands

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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