Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pauperrimus
ID:
60637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm. & Eberle

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München ii. 322 (1957).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059966



Common Names

  • Eriocephalus pauperrimus
  • Pauperrimus Eriocephalus
  • Pauperrimus


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Description

Eriocephalus pauperrimus (also called Poor Eriocephalus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus pauperrimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocephalus pauperrimus is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus pauperrimus is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Eriocephalus pauperrimus

Eriocephalus pauperrimus is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Eriocephalus pauperrimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus pauperrimus?

Eriocephalus pauperrimus

What is the common name of Eriocephalus pauperrimus?

Woolly-headed Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Eriocephalus pauperrimus?

Dry hillsides in the Mediterranean region

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-17029: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
E. Eberle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eberle' in the authors string.