Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Flora 36: 34 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050435
Common Names
- Erlangea Plumosa
- Plumosa Erlangea
- Plumosa Meadowgrass
Description
Erlangea plumosa (also called Plumose erlangea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are divided into many linear segments. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Erlangea plumosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erlangea plumosa has small, white flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have opposite, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erlangea plumosa is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Erlangea plumosa
Erlangea plumosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Erlangea plumosa FAQ
What is the common name of Erlangea plumosa?
Feathery erlangea
What is the scientific name of Feathery erlangea?
Erlangea plumosa
What is the natural habitat of Feathery erlangea?
Feathery erlangea is native to Mexico and Central America
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,