Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
6198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 622 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005527



Common Names

  • Ericoides Eriocephalus
  • Ericoides Eriocephalus Eriocephalus
  • Ericoides Eriocephalus Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Eriocephalus glaber glaber [unknown]
  • Eriocephalus glaber sessiliflorus Sond. ex Harv. [unknown]

Description

Eriocephalus ericoides (also called Cape Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family. It has small, linear leaves and small flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriocephalus ericoides sub. ericoides
Eriocephalus ericoides sub. griquensis M.A.N.Müll.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocephalus ericoides is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus ericoides can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.

Where to Find Eriocephalus ericoides

Eriocephalus ericoides is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Eriocephalus ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus ericoides?

Eriocephalus ericoides

What is the common name of Eriocephalus ericoides?

Heath Eriocephalus

What is the natural habitat of Eriocephalus ericoides?

Eriocephalus ericoides is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.

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,

References