Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
davidsmithii
ID:
95160

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3(1): 75. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094489



Common Names

  • David Smith's Ericentrodea
  • David Smith's Ericentrodea Daisy
  • David Smith's Ericentrodea Fleabane


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Description

Ericentrodea davidsmithii (also called David Smith's Ericentrodea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It is found in wet grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and the flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ericentrodea davidsmithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ericentrodea davidsmithii is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericentrodea davidsmithii is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock in early spring. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ericentrodea davidsmithii

Ericentrodea davidsmithii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Ericentrodea davidsmithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericentrodea davidsmithii?

Ericentrodea davidsmithii

What is the common name of Ericentrodea davidsmithii?

David Smith's Ericentrodea

Where is Ericentrodea davidsmithii found?

Ericentrodea davidsmithii is found in the mountains of western Mexico.

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-5069: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.