Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
marginatum
ID:
25774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) S.Ortiz & A.P.Cout.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Taxon 50(2): 401 (2001): (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025103



Common Names

  • White-margined Erythrocephalum
  • White-edged Erythrocephalum
  • White-bordered Erythrocephalum


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Description

Erythrocephalum marginatum (also called Red-headed Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, pink flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in areas of Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrocephalum marginatum is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrocephalum marginatum is small, white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrocephalum marginatum is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring and thinned as they grow. Once established, the plant will self-seed and spread quickly.

Where to Find Erythrocephalum marginatum

Erythrocephalum marginatum is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open grasslands, scrub, and steppe.

Erythrocephalum marginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrocephalum marginatum?

Erythrocephalum marginatum

What is the family of Erythrocephalum marginatum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Erythrocephalum marginatum?

Red-headed Cudweed

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-12425: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Antonio P. Coutinho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Cout.' in the authors string.