Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
giessii
ID:
137431

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.N.Müll.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(4:1): 34 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136760



Common Names

  • Eriocephalus giessii
  • Giess' Eriocephalus
  • Giessii Eriocephalus


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Description

Eriocephalus giessii (also called 'Giess' Woollyhead', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus giessii is a popular ornamental plant with showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is used in rock gardens, flower beds, and containers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocephalus giessii has small white flowers, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus giessii is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Eriocephalus giessii

Eriocephalus giessii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Eriocephalus giessii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus giessii?

Eriocephalus giessii

What is the common name of Eriocephalus giessii?

Giess' Eriocephalus

Where is Eriocephalus giessii native to?

Africa

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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