Eremanthus incanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanus
ID:
76374
Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 682 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075703
Common Names
- Incanus Eremanthus
- Incanus Cottonweed
- Incanus Eremanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Vernonia incana DC. [unknown]
- Albertinia incana Less. [unknown]
- Albertinia bicolor Gardner [unknown]
Description
Eremanthus incanus (also called Grey Eremanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Eremanthus incanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremanthus incanus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eremanthus incanus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Eremanthus incanus
Eremanthus incanus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in parts of Africa, and in parts of Asia.
Eremanthus incanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremanthus incanus?
Eremanthus incanus
What type of plant is Eremanthus incanus?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Eremanthus incanus?
Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-32382: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.