Eremothamnus marlothianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marlothianus
ID:
41960
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10(3): 279 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041289
Common Names
- Marloth's Eremothamnus
- Marloth's Bushman's Candle
- Marloth's Bushman Candle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pteronia marlothiana Dinter [unknown]
- Pteronia aizoides Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Eremothamnus marlothianus (also called Marloth's Eremothamnus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in rocky outcrops and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Eremothamnus marlothianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremothamnus marlothianus is small and yellow with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eremothamnus marlothianus is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings from the stems in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Eremothamnus marlothianus
Eremothamnus marlothianus is native to South Africa.
Eremothamnus marlothianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremothamnus marlothianus?
Eremothamnus marlothianus
What is the natural habitat of Eremothamnus marlothianus?
It is native to the dry grasslands of South Africa
What are the characteristics of Eremothamnus marlothianus?
It is a small shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers
Species in the Eremothamnus genus
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-13993: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.