Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
20831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 229 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020160



Common Names

  • Tomentose Eremosis
  • Eremosis Tomentosa
  • Woolly Eremosis


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Synonyms

  • Turpinia tomentosa Lex. [unknown]
  • Monosis tomentosa La Llave & Lex. [unknown]
  • Cacalia tomentosa (La Llave & Lex.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Strobocalyx wightiana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Monosis tomentosa DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia paniculata (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia monosis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vernonia paniculata DC. [unknown]
  • Critoniopsis tomentosa (La Llave & Lex.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Cacalia monosis (Sch.Bip.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cacalia tomentosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Fulcaldea tomentosa Less. [unknown]

Description

Eremosis tomentosa (also called Woolly Eremosis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremosis tomentosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis tomentosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eremosis tomentosa

Eremosis tomentosa can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Eremosis tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis tomentosa?

Eremosis tomentosa

What is the common name of Eremosis tomentosa?

Eremosis

What is the natural habitat of Eremosis tomentosa?

Deserts and dry grasslands

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-119493: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.