Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2(10): 165 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123008
Common Names
- Jepson's Woolly Daisy
- Jepson's Eriophyllum
- Eriophyllum Jepsonii
Description
Eriophyllum jepsonii (also called Jepson's Woolly Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, open areas. It has opposite, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophyllum jepsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriophyllum jepsonii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophyllum jepsonii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Eriophyllum jepsonii
Eriophyllum jepsonii is native to California and can be found in dry, open habitats such as chaparral and grasslands. It is also found in Oregon and Nevada.
Eriophyllum jepsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophyllum jepsonii?
Eriophyllum jepsonii
What is the common name of Eriophyllum jepsonii?
Jepson's eriophyllum
What is the habitat of Eriophyllum jepsonii?
It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Eriophyllum genus
Eriophyllum latilobum,
Eriophyllum wallacei,
Eriophyllum lanosum,
Eriophyllum congdonii,
Eriophyllum mohavense,
Eriophyllum nubigenum,
Eriophyllum multicaule,
Eriophyllum lanatum,
Eriophyllum pringlei,
Eriophyllum stoechadifolium,
Eriophyllum ambiguum,
Eriophyllum jepsonii,
Eriophyllum confertiflorum,
Eriophyllum ambrosiodes,
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,