Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 9(77): 120 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016116
Common Names
- Elder's Erodiophyllum
- Erodiophyllum Elderi
- Elder's
Description
Erodiophyllum elderi (also called Elder's Erodiophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erodiophyllum elderi is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It can also be used to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erodiophyllum elderi is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erodiophyllum elderi is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Erodiophyllum elderi
Erodiophyllum elderi is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Erodiophyllum elderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erodiophyllum elderi?
Erodiophyllum elderi
What is the common name of Erodiophyllum elderi?
Elder's erodiophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Erodiophyllum elderi?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Erodiophyllum genus
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,