Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 25: 109 (-111; figs. 2c, 5, m (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137434
Common Names
- Scaly Eriochlamys
- Scaly Groundsel
- Scaly Ragwort
Description
Eriochlamys squamata (also called Scaly Eriochlamys, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochlamys squamata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriochlamys squamata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriochlamys squamata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed sowing in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Eriochlamys squamata
Eriochlamys squamata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Eriochlamys squamata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochlamys squamata?
Eriochlamys squamata
What is the common name of Eriochlamys squamata?
Scaly eriochlamys
What is the natural habitat of Eriochlamys squamata?
Dry, rocky slopes in Mexico
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,