Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 25: 106 (-109; figs. 2b, 4, m (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039478
Common Names
- Eriochlamys eremaea
- Eremaea Eriochlamys
- Eremaea False Chamomile
Description
Eriochlamys eremaea (also called Eremaea Eriochlamys, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woolly stem, and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochlamys eremaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochlamys eremaea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriochlamys eremaea is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Eriochlamys eremaea
Eriochlamys eremaea is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Eriochlamys eremaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochlamys eremaea?
Eriochlamys eremaea
What is the common name of Eriochlamys eremaea?
Eremaea Eriochlamys
What is the natural habitat of Eriochlamys eremaea?
Eriochlamys eremaea is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.
Species in the Eriochlamys genus
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,