Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
98000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 1: 272 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097329



Common Names

  • Cape snowbush
  • Spiny-headed eriocephalus
  • Eriocephalus spinescens


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Description

Eriocephalus spinescens (also called 'Spiny-headed Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus spinescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocephalus spinescens has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus spinescens is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Eriocephalus spinescens

Eriocephalus spinescens is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape province.

Eriocephalus spinescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus spinescens?

Eriocephalus spinescens

What is the common name of Eriocephalus spinescens?

Spiny-headed Eriocephalus

Where is Eriocephalus spinescens native to?

South Africa

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,

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