Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
jeffreyanum
ID:
14440

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


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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.

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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 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-113317: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Juan Rodríguez Oubiña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.Oubiña' in the authors string.