Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
23308

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 57(Mém. 8c): 111 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022637



Common Names

  • Erlangea chevalieri
  • Chevalier's Erlangea
  • Chevalier's Star-thistle


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Description

Erlangea chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Erlangea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erlangea chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erlangea chevalieri has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erlangea chevalieri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back the foliage in late fall and mulch over the winter.

Where to Find Erlangea chevalieri

Erlangea chevalieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Erlangea chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erlangea chevalieri?

Erlangea chevalieri

What is the common name of Erlangea chevalieri?

Chevalier's Erlangea

What is the natural habitat of Erlangea chevalieri?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121880: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.