Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
671469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Vers. Darstell. Alsin. : 37 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670801



Common Names

  • Eremogone capillaris
  • Capillary Eremogone
  • Capillary Eremogone


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria airifolia Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillacea Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillaris Poir. [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillaris formosa (Fisch. ex DC.) Maguire [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillaris glandulifera (Ser.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillaris nardifolia (Ledeb. ex Hook.) Piper & Beattie [unknown]
  • Arenaria formosa Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arenaria laxmannii Fisch. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria lychnidea Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria nardifolia Ledeb. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Arenaria pungens Steph. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria setosa Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria sibirica Pers. [unknown]
  • Arenaria subulata Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria subulata glabrata Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria subulata glandulifera Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria viscosa Fisch. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Eremogone formosa Fenzl [unknown]
  • Eremogone nardifolia Fenzl [unknown]
  • Eremogone subulata Fenzl [unknown]
  • Arenaria formosa glabra Fenzl [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillaris glandulosa Fenzl [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillaris glabrata (Ser.) Schischk. [unknown]
  • Arenaria formosa latipetala Maxim. [unknown]
  • Eremogone capillaris capillaris [unknown]
  • Arenaria capillaris nardifolia (Ledeb. ex Hook.) Regel [unknown]

Description

Eremogone capillaris (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, thread-like leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone capillaris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremogone capillaris var. americana (Maguire) R.L.Hartm. & Rabeler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eremogone capillaris are yellow-green in color and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small, black, and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone capillaris 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 capillaris

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

Eremogone capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone capillaris?

Eremogone capillaris

What are the common names of Eremogone capillaris?

Hairy eremogone, Hairy sandwort

What is the habitat of Eremogone capillaris?

Eremogone capillaris is found on sandy soils in open, dry habitats

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-2792056: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.