Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grandiflorus
ID:
117328

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.N.Müll.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(4:1): 29 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116657



Common Names

  • Asplenium filipes
  • Filipes Spleenwort
  • Filipes Bird's-nest Fern


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Description

Eriocephalus grandiflorus (also called Large-flowered Eriocephalus, Large-flowered Cape Snowbush, and Large-flowered Cape Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a compact, rounded habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in a variety of habitats, including scrubland, dry woodland, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus grandiflorus is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocephalus grandiflorus has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are slender with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus grandiflorus is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Eriocephalus grandiflorus

Asplenium filipes is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Eriocephalus grandiflorus FAQ

What type of plant is Eriocephalus grandiflorus?

Eriocephalus grandiflorus is a shrub.

Where does Eriocephalus grandiflorus grow?

Eriocephalus grandiflorus is native to South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Eriocephalus grandiflorus?

Eriocephalus grandiflorus has small, white flowers and is evergreen.

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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