Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
64195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 18-19: 166 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063524



Common Names

  • Soft Eremanthus
  • Soft Gnaphalium
  • Soft Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Eremanthus pannosus Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia pannosa (Baker) MacLeish [unknown]
  • Albertinia mollis Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Eremanthus mollis (also called Wooly Eremanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white wooly hairs and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and Paraguay and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremanthus mollis is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremanthus mollis has small yellow flowers, each with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremanthus mollis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eremanthus mollis

Eremanthus mollis is native to South America. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Eremanthus mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremanthus mollis?

Eremanthus mollis

What is the common name of Eremanthus mollis?

Soft Eremanthus

What type of plant is Eremanthus mollis?

Eremanthus mollis is a shrub.

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