Eritrichium caespitosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
676949
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ovczinnikova
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 4(4): 27 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676281
Common Names
- Caespitosum Eritrichium
- Eritrichium Caespitosum
- Eritrichium Caespitosum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eritrichium caespitosum (also called the Tufted Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eritrichium caespitosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eritrichium caespitosum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eritrichium caespitosum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Eritrichium caespitosum
Eritrichium caespitosum can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Eritrichium caespitosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eritrichium caespitosum?
Eritrichium caespitosum
What type of plant is Eritrichium caespitosum?
Herb
Where is Eritrichium caespitosum found?
Alaska
Species in the Eritrichium genus
Eritrichium acicularum, Eritrichium aktonense, Eritrichium aldanense, Eritrichium alpinum, Eritrichium arctisibiricum, Eritrichium aretioides, Eritrichium baicalense, Eritrichium borealisinense, Eritrichium caespitosum, Eritrichium canum, Eritrichium caucasicum, Eritrichium chamissonis, Eritrichium confertiflorum, Eritrichium deltodentum, Eritrichium deqinense, Eritrichium dubium, Eritrichium echinocaryum, Eritrichium fetisowii, Eritrichium fruticulosum, Eritrichium gracillimum, Eritrichium hemisphaericum, Eritrichium howardii, Eritrichium humillimum, Eritrichium huzhuense, Eritrichium incanum, Eritrichium jacuticum, Eritrichium jenisseense, Eritrichium kamelinii, Eritrichium kangdingense, Eritrichium karavaevii, Eritrichium kungejense, Eritrichium latifolium, Eritrichium laxum, Eritrichium longifolium, Eritrichium longipes, Eritrichium mandshuricum, Eritrichium medicarpum, Eritrichium mertonii, Eritrichium minimum, Eritrichium nanum, Eritrichium nipponicum, Eritrichium ochotense, Eritrichium oligocanthum, Eritrichium pamiricum, Eritrichium pauciflorum, Eritrichium pectinatociliatum, Eritrichium pectinatum, Eritrichium pendulifructum, Eritrichium petiolare, Eritrichium pseudolatifolium,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797682: Based on the initial data import
S.V. Ovczinnikova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovczinnikova' in the authors string.