Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
eriosiphon
ID:
122939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Emb. & Maire) M.V.Agab. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Med-Checkl. 2: 689. 2008 [30 Dec 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122268



Common Names

  • Eriosiphon Rhaponticoides
  • Eriosiphon Meadow Foxtail
  • Eriosiphon Fox-Tail Meadowgrass


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea eriosiphon Emb. & Maire [unknown]

Description

Rhaponticoides eriosiphon (also called Rhaponticoides eriosiphoides, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and it grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, hillsides, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides eriosiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides eriosiphon is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, which are lanceolate and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides eriosiphon is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides eriosiphon

Rhaponticoides eriosiphon is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.

Rhaponticoides eriosiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaponticoides eriosiphon?

Rhaponticoides eriosiphon

What is the natural habitat of Rhaponticoides eriosiphon?

Grassy slopes and meadows in North America

What is the flower color of Rhaponticoides eriosiphon?

White to pinkish-white

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Louis Emberger (1897-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emb.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.