Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
magellanicum
ID:
136989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 121 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136318



Common Names

  • Magellanic Eriachaenium
  • Eriachaenium Magellanicum
  • Eriachaenium magellanicum


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Description

Eriachaenium magellanicum (also called Magellanic Eriachaenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriachaenium magellanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriachaenium magellanicum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriachaenium magellanicum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eriachaenium magellanicum

Eriachaenium magellanicum is native to southern Chile and Argentina. It is found in moist, shady areas in montane forests.

Eriachaenium magellanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriachaenium magellanicum?

Eriachaenium magellanicum

What is the common name of Eriachaenium magellanicum?

Magellan's Eriachaenium

Where does Eriachaenium magellanicum grow?

It is native to Chile and Argentina

Species in the Eriachaenium 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,

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