Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinereum
ID:
119266

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 928 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118595



Common Names

  • Grey Seriphium
  • Cinereum Seriphium
  • Grey-leaved Seriphium


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Synonyms

  • Seriphium squarrosum Forst. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Stoebe cinerea Thunb. [unknown]
  • Seriphium virgatum Pers. [unknown]
  • Stoebe alopecuroides Rchb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Seriphium tenuifolium Salisb. [unknown]
  • Stoebe cinerea cinerea [unknown]

Description

Seriphium cinereum (also called Grey Seriphium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has grey-green foliage and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphium cinereum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphium cinereum is a white or pinkish-white, tubular corolla with 5 lobes. The seeds are small, black, and somewhat flattened. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphium cinereum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is best done in spring or summer by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be planted in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Seriphium cinereum

Seriphium cinereum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Seriphium cinereum FAQ

What is the common name of Seriphium cinereum?

The common name of Seriphium cinereum is gray seriphium.

What is the scientific name of gray seriphium?

The scientific name of gray seriphium is Seriphium cinereum.

What is the natural habitat of Seriphium cinereum?

Seriphium cinereum is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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