Status:
valid
Authors:
Merxm. & Eberle
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München ii. 321 (1957).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133589
Common Names
- King's Eriocephalus
- King's Cotton-bush
- King's Cotton-thistle
Description
Eriocephalus kingesii (also called King's Eriocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocephalus kingesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an anti-fungal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocephalus kingesii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocephalus kingesii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seed in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Eriocephalus kingesii
Eriocephalus kingesii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Floristic Region. It prefers dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Eriocephalus kingesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus kingesii?
Eriocephalus kingesii
What is the common name of Eriocephalus kingesii?
King's eriocephalus
What is the natural habitat of Eriocephalus kingesii?
Eriocephalus kingesii is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe
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
E. Eberle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eberle' in the authors string.