Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
angustisepala
ID:
671461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McNeill) Ikonn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 10: 138 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670793



Common Names

  • Eremogone angustisepala
  • Angustisepala Eremogone
  • Narrow-Sepaled Eremogone


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria angustisepala McNeill [unknown]

Description

Eremogone angustisepala (also called Eremogone, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and a woody stem with narrow, finely-toothed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone angustisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremogone angustisepala is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with narrow-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone angustisepala can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Eremogone angustisepala

Eremogone angustisepala is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Eremogone angustisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone angustisepala?

Eremogone angustisepala

What is the common name of Eremogone angustisepala?

Narrow-sepaled Eremogone

What is the natural habitat of Eremogone angustisepala?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

Species in the Eremogone genus

Eremogone cliftonii, Eremogone aberrans, Eremogone acerosa, Eremogone acicularis, Eremogone aculeata, Eremogone acutisepala, Eremogone androsacea, Eremogone angustisepala, Eremogone armeniaca, Eremogone asiatica, Eremogone biebersteinii, Eremogone blepharophylla, Eremogone brachypetala, Eremogone calcicola, Eremogone capillaris, Eremogone caricifolia, Eremogone cephalotes, Eremogone congesta, Eremogone cucubaloides, Eremogone davisii, Eremogone dianthoides, Eremogone drypidea, Eremogone eastwoodiae, Eremogone fendleri, Eremogone ferganica, Eremogone ferrisiae, Eremogone franklinii, Eremogone glaucescens, Eremogone globuliflora, Eremogone graminea, Eremogone griffithii, Eremogone gypsophiloides, Eremogone holostea, Eremogone hookeri, Eremogone insignis, Eremogone isaurica, Eremogone jakutorum, Eremogone juncea, Eremogone kingii, Eremogone koelzii, Eremogone ladyginae, Eremogone ledebouriana, Eremogone litwinowii, Eremogone longifolia, Eremogone lychnidea, Eremogone macradenia, Eremogone macrantha, Eremogone meyeri, Eremogone mongholica, Eremogone multiflora,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792049: Based on the initial data import
Sergei Sergeevich Ikonnikov (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ikonn.' in the authors string.
John McNeill (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McNeill' in the authors string.