Eremanthus brevifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolius
ID:
1305425
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loeuille
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67(1): 5 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317879
Common Names
- Eremanthus brevifolius
- Brevifolius Eremanthus
- Shortleaf Eremanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eremanthus brevifolius (also called Short-leaved Eremanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in rocky outcrops in the Atlantic Forest. It is a shrub with long, thin leaves that are green on the top and reddish underneath.
Uses & Benefits
Eremanthus brevifolius is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremanthus brevifolius has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin, dark green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eremanthus brevifolius can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Eremanthus brevifolius
Eremanthus brevifolius is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Eremanthus brevifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremanthus brevifolius?
Eremanthus brevifolius
What is the common name of Eremanthus brevifolius?
Brevifolius Eremanthus
Where is Eremanthus brevifolius found?
Eremanthus brevifolius is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Species in the Eremanthus genus
Eremanthus reflexo-auriculatus, Eremanthus erythropappus, Eremanthus cinctus, Eremanthus argenteus, Eremanthus elaeagnus, Eremanthus pabstii, Eremanthus veadeiroensis, Eremanthus rondoniensis, Eremanthus glomeratus, Eremanthus auriculatus, Eremanthus mollis, Eremanthus crotonoides, Eremanthus incanus, Eremanthus glomerulatus, Eremanthus santosii, Eremanthus capitatus, Eremanthus brasiliensis, Eremanthus hatschbachii, Eremanthus leucodendron, Eremanthus polycephalus, Eremanthus mattogrossensis, Eremanthus harleyi, Eremanthus goyazensis, Eremanthus arboreus, Eremanthus brevifolius, Eremanthus ovatifolius, Eremanthus praetermissus, Eremanthus uniflorus,
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
Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118095-1: Based on the initial data import