Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
113813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 20-21: 383 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113142



Common Names

  • Piptolepis
  • Cottonweed
  • Cotton-top


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Description

Piptolepis ericoides (also called white everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Piptolepis ericoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptolepis ericoides has small yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptolepis ericoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Piptolepis ericoides

Piptolepis ericoides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Piptolepis ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptolepis ericoides?

Piptolepis ericoides

What is the common name of Piptolepis ericoides?

Heath Aster

What is the natural habitat of Piptolepis ericoides?

Heathlands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,