Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
epapposum
ID:
133312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1367 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132641



Common Names

  • Rhanterium epapposum
  • Epapposum Rhanterium
  • Cushion Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Musilia arabica Velen. [unknown]

Description

Rhanterium epapposum (also called Epappose Rhanterium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhanterium epapposum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhanterium epapposum has small yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhanterium epapposum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhanterium epapposum

Rhanterium epapposum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Rhanterium epapposum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhanterium epapposum?

Rhanterium epapposum

What is the common name of Rhanterium epapposum?

Epapposum Rhanterium

What is the natural habitat of Rhanterium epapposum?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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-93476: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.