Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomasii
ID:
1333784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) Pruski

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2016-50: 22 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346238

Common Names

  • Eremosis thomasii
  • Thomasii Eremosis
  • Thomasii Plant

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Description

Eremosis thomasii (also called Thomas' Eremosis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis thomasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Eremosis thomasii has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis thomasii is a perennial, evergreen, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Eremosis thomasii

Eremosis thomasii is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Eremosis thomasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis thomasii?

Eremosis thomasii

What are the common names of Eremosis thomasii?

Thomas' eremosis

Where is Eremosis thomasii native to?

Southwestern United States

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.