Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21(2): 204 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123251
Common Names
- Setulose Erythrocephalum
- Setulose Erythrocephalum Plant
- Setulose Erythrocephalum Flower
Description
Erythrocephalum setulosum (also called Erythrocephalum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome, occurring in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrocephalum setulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrocephalum setulosum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrocephalum setulosum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Erythrocephalum setulosum
Erythrocephalum setulosum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Erythrocephalum setulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrocephalum setulosum?
Erythrocephalum setulosum
What is the common name of Erythrocephalum setulosum?
Setulose Erythrocephalum
Where is Erythrocephalum setulosum found?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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,