Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
14819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Oliv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29: 102 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014148



Common Names

  • Erythrocephalum Longifolium
  • Longifolium Erythrocephalum
  • Long-Leaved Erythrocephalum


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Synonyms

  • Erythrocephalum niassae Wild [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum helenae Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum bicolor Merxm. [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum zambesianum zambesianum [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum aostae Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum zambesianum Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum nutans Benth. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum zambesianum angustifolium S.Moore [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum castellaneum Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Erythrocephalum castellanum Busc. & Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Erythrocephalum longifolium (also called long-leaved erythrocephalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a thick, woody stem and is covered in hairy leaves. The flowers are white and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrocephalum longifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrocephalum longifolium is a white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrocephalum longifolium is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots.

Where to Find Erythrocephalum longifolium

Erythrocephalum longifolium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Erythrocephalum longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrocephalum longifolium?

Erythrocephalum longifolium

What is the family of Erythrocephalum longifolium?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Erythrocephalum longifolium?

Long-leaved Erythrocephalum

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-113680: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.