Eriocephalus longifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolius
ID:
22779
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.N.Müll.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(4:1): 11 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022108
Common Names
- Long-leaved Eriocephalus
- Long-leaved Cotton-bush
- Long-leaved Cape-honeysuckle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocephalus longifolius (also called Longleaf Cottonrose, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small white flowers and grows in dry shrublands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocephalus longifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocephalus longifolius is a white disc-shaped flower head. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and grey-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocephalus longifolius is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they are well-established. Once established, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Eriocephalus longifolius
Eriocephalus longifolius is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Eriocephalus longifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus longifolius?
Eriocephalus longifolius
What is the common name of Eriocephalus longifolius?
Long-leaved Eriocephalus
What is the natural habitat of Eriocephalus longifolius?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
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-121379: 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.