Eriocephalus karooicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karooicus
ID:
129689
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.N.Müll.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(4:1): 31 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129018
Common Names
- Karoo Eriocephalus
- Karooicus Eriocephalus
- Eriocephalus Karooicus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocephalus karooicus (also called Karoo Rosemary, among many other common names) is a small shrub with grey-green foliage and white flowers. It is native to the Karoo region of South Africa and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocephalus karooicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocephalus karooicus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocephalus karooicus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas of South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Eriocephalus karooicus
Eriocephalus karooicus is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape and Western Cape.
Eriocephalus karooicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus karooicus?
Eriocephalus karooicus
Where is Eriocephalus karooicus found?
It is found in South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Eriocephalus karooicus?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89968: Based on the initial data import
Michiel Adriaan Niklaas Müller (1948-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.N.Müll.' in the authors string.