Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scariosissimus
ID:
5861

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2: 4: 1019 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005190



Common Names

  • Scario's Eriocephalus
  • Scario's Cottonbush
  • Scario's Cotton-bush


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Description

Eriocephalus scariosissimus (also called Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus scariosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocephalus scariosissimus has yellow flowers with long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus scariosissimus is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Eriocephalus scariosissimus

Eriocephalus scariosissimus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Eriocephalus scariosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus scariosissimus?

Eriocephalus scariosissimus

What is the common name of Eriocephalus scariosissimus?

Scario's Eriocephalus

What is the habitat of Eriocephalus scariosissimus?

It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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,