Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristifera
ID:
1318112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Pruski

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2016-50: 26 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330566

Common Names

  • Eremosis aristifera
  • Desert Holly
  • Desert Christmas Tree

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Description

Eremosis aristifera (also called Bristly Eremosis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Chenopodiaceae. It is native to India and is found in moist, montane grasslands. It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis aristifera is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremosis aristifera is a small, white or pinkish-purple bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis aristifera is a species of shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Eremosis aristifera

Eremosis aristifera can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Eremosis aristifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis aristifera?

Eremosis aristifera

What is the common name of Eremosis aristifera?

Aristifera

Where is Eremosis aristifera found?

South America

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

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.