Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
uniflorus
ID:
56328

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacLeish & H.Schumach.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 9(1): 93 (fig. 6) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055657



Common Names

  • Eremanthus uniflorus
  • One-flowered Eremanthus
  • Uniflorus Eremanthus


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Description

Eremanthus uniflorus (also called One-flowered Eremanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremanthus uniflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremanthus uniflorus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and dark green, lance-shaped leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremanthus uniflorus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Eremanthus uniflorus

Eremanthus uniflorus is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Eremanthus uniflorus FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Eremanthus uniflorus?

Eremanthus uniflorus prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C.

What type of soil is best for Eremanthus uniflorus?

Eremanthus uniflorus prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the best way to propagate Eremanthus uniflorus?

Eremanthus uniflorus can be propagated by seed or by division of existing plants.

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-15430: Based on the initial data import
Nanda F. Fleming MacLeish (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacLeish' in the authors string.
Heiko Schumacher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schumach.' in the authors string.