Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
123328

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake & Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 105 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122657



Common Names

  • Wonderful Everlasting
  • Wonderful Cudweed
  • Wonderful Everlasting-pea


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Description

Ericentrodea mirabilis (also called Wonder Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowers with white petals and a yellow center. It grows in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ericentrodea mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ericentrodea mirabilis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericentrodea mirabilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ericentrodea mirabilis

Ericentrodea mirabilis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Ericentrodea mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericentrodea mirabilis?

Ericentrodea mirabilis

What is the natural habitat of Ericentrodea mirabilis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What are the common names of Ericentrodea mirabilis?

Common names include mirabilis ericentrodea and mirabilis ericentrodea.

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-83816: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.