Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
36157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 321. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035486

Common Names

  • Salicifolia Eremosis
  • Eremosis Willow
  • Willow Eremosis

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia salicifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vernonia leiophylla S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Eremosis leiophylla Gleason [unknown]
  • Monosis salicifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Critoniopsis salicifolia (DC.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Seriphium uniflorum Moc. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Eremosis salicifolia (also called Silver-leafed Willow, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Salicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and small, narrow leaves that are silvery-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremosis salicifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis salicifolia is an easy to grow, drought tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of established plants in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eremosis salicifolia

Eremosis salicifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Eremosis salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis salicifolia?

Eremosis salicifolia

What is the common name of Eremosis salicifolia?

Desert Willow

What is the habitat of Eremosis salicifolia?

Dry, sandy areas

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.