Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macvaughii
ID:
1318108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.B.Jones) Pruski

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2016-50: 32 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330562

Common Names

  • Eremosis macvaughii
  • Macvaughii Eremosis
  • Eremosis

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Description

Eremosis macvaughii (also called Macvaugh's Eremosis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis macvaughii 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

Eremosis macvaughii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis macvaughii 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 macvaughii

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

Eremosis macvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis macvaughii?

Eremosis macvaughii

What is the common name of Eremosis macvaughii?

Macvaughii

Where is Eremosis macvaughii 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

Samuel Boscom Jones (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Jones' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.