Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cardot) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1217 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165390
Common Names
- Renauldii Echinodium
- Echinodium Renauldii
- Renauld's Echinodium
Description
Echinodium renauldii (also called Renauld's Echinodium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and a single, erect stem. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Echinodium renauldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinodium renauldii is yellow with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinodium renauldii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Echinodium renauldii
Echinodium renauldii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Species in the Echinodium genus
Species in the Echinodiaceae family