Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
xerophilus
ID:
139776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27(1-2): 206 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139105



Common Names

  • Xerophilus Eriocephalus
  • Dry-loving Eriocephalus
  • Dryland Cottonbush


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Description

Eriocephalus xerophilus (also called Dry Eriocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocephalus xerophilus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocephalus xerophilus has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocephalus xerophilus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Eriocephalus xerophilus

Eriocephalus xerophilus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Eriocephalus xerophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocephalus xerophilus?

Eriocephalus xerophilus

What type of plant is Eriocephalus xerophilus?

Perennial shrub

Where is Eriocephalus xerophilus found?

South America

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,