Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
capitatus
ID:
85497

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) MacLeish

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 285. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084826



Common Names

  • Cottonwood
  • Eremanthus Capitatus
  • Capitate Cottonwood


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Description

Eremanthus capitatus (also called Capitate Eremanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South America and is found in rocky and sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eremanthus capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremanthus capitatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, spindly stems with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremanthus capitatus is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and grows best in well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eremanthus capitatus

Eremanthus capitatus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Pernambuco.

Eremanthus capitatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremanthus capitatus?

Eremanthus capitatus

What is the common name of Eremanthus capitatus?

Woolly-leaved eremanthus

What is the family of Eremanthus capitatus?

Asteraceae

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-41259: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Nanda F. Fleming MacLeish (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacLeish' in the authors string.