Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18(2): 191 (1998) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013769
Common Names
- Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum
- Jeffrey's Erythrocephalum
- Jeffrey's Bloodwood
Description
Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum (also called Jeffreys' Redhead, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer, or from division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum
Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum?
Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum
What is the common name of Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum?
Jeffrey's Erythrocephalum
What is the habitat of Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum?
It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands
Species in the Erythrocephalum genus
Erythrocephalum dianthiflorum,
Erythrocephalum jeffreyanum,
Erythrocephalum longifolium,
Erythrocephalum marginatum,
Erythrocephalum plantaginifolium,
Erythrocephalum caudatum,
Erythrocephalum dictyophlebium,
Erythrocephalum albiflorum,
Erythrocephalum minus,
Erythrocephalum decipiens,
Erythrocephalum sallyae,
Erythrocephalum setulosum,
Erythrocephalum microcephalum,
Erythrocephalum scabrifolium,
Erythrocephalum goetzei,
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,