Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
enigmatica
ID:
64890

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


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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.

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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 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-21176: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.