Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 256 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064219
Common Names
- Enigmatic Erlangea
- Erlangea
- Erlangea Daisy
Description
Erlangea enigmatica (also called 'Enigmatic Erlangea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long stems with yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erlangea enigmatica is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erlangea enigmatica has blue flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and large, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erlangea enigmatica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Erlangea enigmatica
Erlangea enigmatica can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.
Erlangea enigmatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erlangea enigmatica?
Erlangea enigmatica
What is the common name of Erlangea enigmatica?
Enigmatic Erlangea
What is the natural habitat of Erlangea enigmatica?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Erlangea genus
Erlangea fruticosa,
Erlangea chevalieri,
Erlangea calycina,
Erlangea richardsiae,
Erlangea misera,
Erlangea plumosa,
Erlangea enigmatica,
Erlangea paleacea,
Erlangea smithii,
Erlangea centauroides,
Erlangea alternifolia,
Erlangea misera,
Erlangea remifolia,
Erlangea schebellensis,
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,