Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2(1): 410 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011305
Common Names
- Schizotrichia eupatorioides
- Eupator-leaved Schizotrichia
- Eupator-leaved Daisy
Description
Schizotrichia eupatorioides (also called Eupator's Schizotrichia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a simple stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of 2-5 cm. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schizotrichia eupatorioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schizotrichia eupatorioides has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black with a diameter of 0.2 cm. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizotrichia eupatorioides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Schizotrichia eupatorioides
Schizotrichia eupatorioides is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Schizotrichia eupatorioides FAQ
What type of plant is Schizotrichia eupatorioides?
Schizotrichia eupatorioides is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Schizotrichia eupatorioides grow?
Schizotrichia eupatorioides grows in the Mediterranean region.
What is the scientific classification of Schizotrichia eupatorioides?
Schizotrichia eupatorioides belongs to the family Asteraceae.
Species in the Schizotrichia genus
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,