Eremosis leiocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
120307
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Gleason
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 232 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119636
Common Names
- Eremosis leiocarpa
- Desert Holly
- Desert False Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Eremosis melanocarpa Gleason [unknown]
- Vernonia melanocarpa S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Critoniopsis leiocarpa (DC.) H.Rob. [unknown]
- Vernonia leiocarpa DC. [unknown]
- Cacalia leiocarpa (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Eremosis leiocarpa (also called Pale-Fruited Eremosis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers and narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Eremosis leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremosis leiocarpa is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eremosis leiocarpa is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Eremosis leiocarpa
Eremosis leiocarpa can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
Eremosis leiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremosis leiocarpa?
Eremosis leiocarpa
What is the common name of Eremosis leiocarpa?
Eremosis
What is the family of Eremosis leiocarpa?
Asteraceae
Species in the Eremosis genus
Eremosis oolepis, Eremosis obtusa, Eremosis tarchonanthifolia, Eremosis triflosculosa, Eremosis tomentosa, Eremosis foliosa, Eremosis salicifolia, Eremosis pallens, Eremosis shannonii, Eremosis salicifolia, Eremosis barbinervis, Eremosis ovata, Eremosis leiocarpa, Eremosis angusta, Eremosis littoralis, Eremosis heydeana, Eremosis solorzanoana, Eremosis pugana, Eremosis macvaughii, Eremosis feddemae, Eremosis corymbosa, Eremosis baadii, Eremosis aristifera, Eremosis villaregalis, Eremosis thomasii, Eremosis standleyi, Eremosis mima,
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-80925: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.