Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aspalathoides
ID:
84359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083688



Common Names

  • Aspalathoides Eriocephalus
  • Eriocephalus Aspalathoides
  • Eriocephalus


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Description

Eriocephalus aspalathoides (also called Aspalathus' Cotton-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grey-green leaves with white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on sandstone slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus aspalathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocephalus aspalathoides is white to pale pink, solitary, axillary, and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown, and globose. The seedlings have long, narrow, and pointed cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus aspalathoides is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Eriocephalus aspalathoides

Eriocephalus aspalathoides is a shrub native to South Africa, found in dry, rocky areas.

Eriocephalus aspalathoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus aspalathoides?

Eriocephalus aspalathoides

What is the common name of Eriocephalus aspalathoides?

Cape Snowbush

What is the natural habitat of Eriocephalus aspalathoides?

Dry, rocky slopes and flats

Species in the Eriocephalus genus

Eriocephalus capitellatus, Eriocephalus scariosissimus, Eriocephalus ericoides, Eriocephalus macroglossus, Eriocephalus racemosus, Eriocephalus scariosus, Eriocephalus longifolius, Eriocephalus microcephalus, Eriocephalus punctulatus, Eriocephalus glandulosus, Eriocephalus pinnatus, Eriocephalus tuberculosus, Eriocephalus namaquensis, Eriocephalus tenuifolius, Eriocephalus brevifolius, Eriocephalus pauperrimus, Eriocephalus microphyllus, Eriocephalus klinghardtensis, Eriocephalus dinteri, Eriocephalus eximius, Eriocephalus pteronioides, Eriocephalus aspalathoides, Eriocephalus aromaticus, Eriocephalus ambiguus, Eriocephalus septulifer, Eriocephalus merxmuelleri, Eriocephalus sericeus, Eriocephalus spinescens, Eriocephalus africanus, Eriocephalus tenuipes, Eriocephalus grandiflorus, Eriocephalus aspalathoides, Eriocephalus hirsutus, Eriocephalus karooicus, Eriocephalus kingesii, Eriocephalus giessii, Eriocephalus aspalathoides, Eriocephalus xerophilus,

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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